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My Kidnapper, My Love

1980Movie1 h 40 min

75

GreatGoodWatch score

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Small-time crook Rooney cons his crippled brother, a street-wise news vendor, into snatching a wealthy, emotionally-disturbed runaway to extort money from her parents, but the brother throws the get-rich-quick scheme awry by falling in love with her.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Comfort watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by: Sam Wanamaker
Written by: Louie Elias
Produced by: James Stacy
Music by: Fred Karlin

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Facts

December 8, 1980 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: December 8, 1980
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Crime, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is My Kidnapper, My Love worth watching?"

Questions about My Kidnapper, My Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Kidnapper, My Love worth watching?

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is My Kidnapper, My Love good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching My Kidnapper, My Love?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.