Held for Ransom(2019)
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Held for Ransom Synopsis
HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.
Held for Ransom (2019) is a drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev, released on August 29, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry and Sara Hjort Ditlevsen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Niels Arden Oplev
- Writers:
- Puk Damsgaard Andersen, Anders Thomas Jensen
- Producers:
- Signe Leick Jensen, Morten Kaufmann
- Production:
- Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film, Film i Väst, Hummelfilm
- Status:
- Released
Held for Ransom (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Held for Ransom before you stream it.
Held for Ransom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esben Smed
as Daniel Rye
Toby Kebbell
as James Foley
Amir El-Masry
as John (Beatles)
Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
as Signe
Charlie Carrick
as Michael Foley
Anders W. Berthelsen
as Arthur
Fady Elsayed
as George (Beatles)
Rafael Pettersson
as Wojceik
Ardalan Esmaili
as Majeed
Elizabeth Moynihan
as Diane Foley
Rasmus Bjerg
as Tue Berg
Youssef Berouain
as Ringo (Beatles)
Key crew
Directed by Niels Arden Oplev, written by Puk Damsgaard Andersen and Anders Thomas Jensen, produced by Signe Leick Jensen and Morten Kaufmann.
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Held for Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 79 ratings.
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Held for Ransom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Held for Ransom online?
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Held for Ransom (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Held for Ransom?
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The main cast of Held for Ransom (2019) includes Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen and Charlie Carrick. The film was directed by Niels Arden Oplev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Held for Ransom released?
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Held for Ransom was released on August 29, 2019 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Held for Ransom worth watching?
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Held for Ransom (2019) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Held for Ransom?
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