The Uppsala Kidnapping(2018)
Uppsalakidnappningen
The Uppsala Kidnapping Synopsis
A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018) is a comedy and drama film directed by Anders Skog, released on August 24, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander and Shirin Golchin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Anders Skog
- Writers:
- Anders Skog
- Producers:
- Sonia Maggioni
- Cinematographer:
- Jo Eken Torp
- Production:
- Anders Skog Films, Drama Svecia
- Status:
- Released
The Uppsala Kidnapping Cast & Crew
Main cast
Poyan Karimi
as Josef Esfarander
Peter Åström
as Henning Olausson
Rasmus Luthander
as Sebastian Åhlund
Shirin Golchin
as Shirin Darvish
- Pierre Dahlander
Pierre Dahlander
as Rolf Pettersson
- Ulf Nyberg
Ulf Nyberg
as Kalle
- Gabriella Boris
Gabriella Boris
as Marianne
- Gunilla Paulsen
Gunilla Paulsen
as Lena
- Dan Johansson
Dan Johansson
as Klas
Mina Azarian
as Shirin's mother
- Carolina Behrendtz
Carolina Behrendtz
as The neighbor
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
as The bank official
Key crew
Directed by Anders Skog, written by Anders Skog, produced by Sonia Maggioni.
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The Uppsala Kidnapping Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Uppsala Kidnapping – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Uppsala Kidnapping online?
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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Uppsala Kidnapping?
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The main cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018) includes Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin and Pierre Dahlander. The film was directed by Anders Skog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Uppsala Kidnapping released?
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The Uppsala Kidnapping was released on August 24, 2018 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Uppsala Kidnapping worth watching?
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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.