About this movie
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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based on novel or book
affectation
based on true story
hostage-taking
terrorism
hostage situation
hostage negotiator
syria
angry
aggressive
candid
desperate
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Questions about Held for Ransom
How long is Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom has a runtime of 2h 18m (2 hours and 18 minutes).
Who directed Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom was directed by Niels Arden Oplev and released in 2019.
What genre is Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom is a Drama film (2019).
Who stars in Held for Ransom?
The cast of Held for Ransom includes Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Charlie Carrick.
What is the TMDB rating for Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 77 votes.
