kidnapped
85 movies and shows
Misery
Fri, 30 Nov 1990
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
The Finder
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Ex-cop Les Kearney is hired to find the kidnapped daughter of a wealthy businessman.
Last Seen Alive
Thu, 12 May 2022
After Will Spann's wife suddenly vanishes at a gas station, his desperate search to find her leads him down a dark path that forces him to run from authorities and take the law into his own hands.
Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story
Sat, 23 May 2015
On the afternoon of August 3, 2013, 16-year-old Hannah Anderson was abducted after finishing cheerleading practice in a San Diego suburb. When the bodies of her mother and brother were found in the burned home of family friend James DiMaggio later that day, an AMBER Alert was issued, and a frantic multi-state manhunt for Hannah began. For a week she was kept prisoner by the increasingly unstable DiMaggio as they made their way across the state. One week later, the two were found in Idaho and DiMaggio was killed in a shootout with FBI agents, leaving Hannah as the sole survivor. As the dust settled, questions began to emerge about the nature of the relationship between Hannah and her kidnapper...and what really happened?
A Mother's Sacrifice
Sun, 31 Dec 2017
A mother fear that her daughter has been abducted when a phone call is interrupted by something suspicious
The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story
Sat, 11 Feb 2023
The true story of how Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours, 15-year-old Kara Robinson plots a daring escape from a serial killer's apartment.
Papa, the Lil' Boats
Thu, 22 Apr 1971
In this whimsical French comedy, Cookie (aka Venus de Palma) is a tough, sweet little rich girl, and is rather smart, too. She's smart enough and charming enough to outwit her kidnappers by setting one against the other until they have all killed each other or died trying to prove thier worth to her.
The Wrong Babysitter
Sat, 22 Apr 2017
A recent kidnapping has single mom Susan worried about leaving her daughter Christy at home for an out-of-town trip - until neighbor Teri offers to "babysit," looking in on Christy and spending the night. But Susan rushes home when Christy goes missing, under circumstances reminiscent of her police detective husband's death. Susan will have to open the past wound of her husband's death in order to rescue the only family she has left.
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
Wed, 01 Jul 1987
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol
Fri, 22 Dec 1989
When thugs target his idol best friend, a model student must face emotions he’s hidden for too long.
Amber Alert: Terror on the Highway
Fri, 19 Dec 2008
A man kidnaps two girls in Oregon triggering the Amber Alert system throughout many surrounding states.
Darkness of Man
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative who takes on the role of father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a routine raid gone wrong. Years later, Hatch finds himself protecting Jayden and his grandfather from a group of merciless gangs in an all-out turf war, stopping at nothing to protect Jayden and fight anyone getting in his way.
Son of the Mullah
Fri, 01 Sep 2023
In 2019, the multi-awarded filmmaker Nahid Persson Sarvestani (My Stolen Revolution, Prostitution Behind the Veil) filmed the Iranian journalist based in France Roholla Zam, who exposed the Iranian regime money laundering. Months later, Rohollah was lured by moles to Iraq and kidnapped to Iran. After 14 months in prison, he was executed.
A Mother's Worst Fear
Sat, 06 Oct 2018
When her daughter is abducted with no demand for ransom, an ex-hostage negotiator will do anything to find her.
Red Sky (Metal Giants)
Sun, 24 Apr 2022
Bianca an emotionally unstable office worker is asked by a mysterious client to deliver documents insisting she must deliver them herself in person. On her arrival Bianca is kidnapped. Her captor, leader of a cult, drugs Bianca whilst tormenting her with continuous relentless indoctrination, forcing Bianca her to question the veracity of her memories, even those most life forming, as a victim of child abuse.
Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble
Fri, 12 Oct 2012
Set right before Christmas, young reindeer Niko must deal with his mother's remarriage and his being tasked with looking after his little stepbrother.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Mon, 10 Dec 1984
This is based on a true story. Solomon Northrop is a black man in the mid 19th century before slavery was abolished. He's a born free man who works as a carpenter and is also a part time musician. One day he is approached by some men who want him to play for them. However, that is not their intention; they have kidnapped him and sold him into slavery. Now he has to endure the hardships that he has been spared because of his status as a free man. And his family who don't know what happened to him is searching for him but where do they go? And Solomon also wishes to let them know where he is so that they could get him but unfortunately no one believes his story or is willing to help him.
River City Rumble
Fri, 31 Oct 2003
An evil gang boss, Slick, kidnaps Ryan's girlfriend and holds the city for ransom. Now it's up to Ryan and his best friend Alex to fight through a city packed with evil gangs, brutal bosses, and...fine eateries? It's comedic mayhem in this FIRST X-strike Studios production.
Faceless After Dark
Fri, 25 Aug 2023
Following her breakout role in a killer clown horror flick, Bowie now finds herself struggling to capitalize on its success, but when she is suddenly held hostage by an unhinged fan posing as that same killer clown, horror becomes her reality as she fights to survive the night and escape before he completes his sinister plan to recreate the film's fatal plot.
Seven Days Away
Fri, 29 Mar 2013
When Clayton recommits his heart to serve God after a tragic accident, his vow is tested when his weekend in Mexico with friends turns into a nightmare. In the end, his faith leads him to freedom and brings help to an oppressed community.