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A Hijacking

2012Movie1 h 43 minR

DramaThriller
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes96%76%

A nerve-racking, thrilling thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.

Feels like

  • Nail-biting Tension
  • Somali Pirates
  • Corporate Negotiation
  • Psychological Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Political Intrigue
  • Grim Realism
  • Slow-Burn
  • High Stakes

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Tobias Lindholm
Written by
Tobias Lindholm
Produced by
Rene Ezra, Tomas Radoor
Music by
Hildur Guðnadóttir

Everyone

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Facts

February 29, 2012 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
February 29, 2012
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
Danish
Also spoken
Japanese, Somali, English
Made in
Denmark
Available in
19 countries

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Where can I stream A Hijacking?

PhiloKanopyHooplaXumo PlayMagnolia SelectsWarriors and GangstersTubi TV

In the United States, A Hijacking streams on Magnolia Selects and Warriors and Gangsters, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is A Hijacking worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is A Hijacking in English?

DanishJapaneseSomaliEnglish

No, it was made in Danish, with some Japanese, Somali, and English.