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Kidnap

2017Movie1 h 35 minR

Thriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic445.1Rotten Tomatoes34%50%

A nerve-racking, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, romance or big ideas.

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Story

They messed with the wrong mother.

A mother (in her Minivan) stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Thriller
  • Maternal Desperation
  • Urban Crime Drama
  • Visceral Action
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Gritty Realism
  • Suspenseful Chase
  • Parental Protection
  • Mid-Budget Entertainment

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Luis Prieto
Written by
Knate Gwaltney
Produced by
Halle Berry, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Music by
Federico Jusid

Everyone

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Facts

August 3, 2017 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
August 3, 2017
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$35 million
Available in
111 countries

Tropes

Action Survivor, Big Bad, Big Damn Heroes +9

  • Action Survivor
  • Big Bad
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Whatever Happened to the Mouse?
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • I Never Told You My Name
  • Mama Bear
  • Tap on the Head
  • Burger Fool
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Rule of Three
  • Cell Phones Are Useless

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Kidnap?"

Questions about Kidnap

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kidnap?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kidnap from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 95 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kidnap worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (39).

Can I half-watch Kidnap?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Kidnap use?

Action SurvivorBig BadBig Damn HeroesWhatever Happened to the Mouse?Chekhov's GunI Never Told You My NameMama BearTap on the HeadBurger FoolDisappeared DadRule of ThreeCell Phones Are Uselessand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Action Survivor, Big Bad, and Big Damn Heroes.