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The Kidnapping of Arabella

2025Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes65%–

A nostalgic, wondrous drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Holly spends days at her dead-end job fantasizing about holes in the space-time continuum and wondering where her life went wrong. When she meets Arabella, an eight-year-old rebel hoping to run away from her self-absorbed author father, Holly becomes convinced their meeting is a cosmic sign, and that Arabella is her past self sent back for a second chance. Embarking on an unconventional road trip, these two lost souls might be exactly what the other needs.

Feels like

  • Surreal Road Trip
  • Magical Realism
  • Intergenerational Bond
  • Existential Reflection
  • Whimsical & Melancholic
  • Second Chance Narrative
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Cosmic Serendipity
  • Heartwarming Redemption

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Carolina Cavalli
Written by
Carolina Cavalli
Produced by
Anna Maria Morelli, Luisa Borella, Davide Novelli
Music by
Noaz Deshe, Thomas Moked-Blum

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Facts

December 4, 2025 · 1 h 47 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
December 4, 2025
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Box office
$69,770
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kidnapping of Arabella?"

Questions about The Kidnapping of Arabella

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kidnapping of Arabella?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Kidnapping of Arabella from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 15 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Kidnapping of Arabella worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 59).

Is The Kidnapping of Arabella okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Kidnapping of Arabella make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Kidnapping of Arabella plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Kidnapping of Arabella in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.