Held for Ransom
2019·Movie·
·2h 18min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
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- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily BondsSurvivalLove Conquers AllMoral AmbiguityIsolationFriendshipMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersRescue MissionNegotiation For FreedomPsychological ManipulationMedia CoverageHostage SituationPolitical TensionsFamily's StruggleForeign Captivity
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Niels Arden Oplev, Anders W. Berthelsen
Written by:
Anders Thomas Jensen
Produced by:
Signe Leick Jensen, Morten Kaufmann, Joonas Berghäll
Cast
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