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Kidnapped

1971·Movie
1h 40min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Kidnapped fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Robert Louis Stevenson's Great Adventure Story...Now a Monumental Motion Picture!

Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British.
Scottish Historical AdventureComing-of-Age TaleBetrayal & LoyaltyPolitical RebellionClassic AdaptationBrave Hero JourneyAction-Oriented NarrativeMoral Dilemmas

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kidnapped

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kidnapped legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kidnapped worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kidnapped rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Kidnapped?

1 h 40 min

Kidnapped runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Kidnapped based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kidnapped?

Critics78
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Kidnapped higher (78) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Kidnapped in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Kidnapped?

5ATCACHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kidnapped in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.