Movie

Ransom

“Hijackers. Kidnappers. Killers. Only one man can stop them.”

★ 5.6(76)19741h 35m

Ransom is streaming on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel and Moviecult Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 27 June 2026.

Where to watch Ransom

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Casper Wrede
Release date: 1974-12-06
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Lion International

Ransom — trailer

About Ransom

Ransom is a 1974 movie in the Action, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Casper Wrede, starring Sean Connery, Ian McShane and Jeffry Wickham. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 76 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ransom in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Following a series of bomb attacks in London, a group of terrorists seize Britain's ambassador to Scandinavia. With the ambassador now a hostage in his residence, another group hijacks an airliner at the capital's airport, announcing that the passengers will not be freed until their demands are met. Colonel Nils Tahlvik, Scandinavia's resourceful and ruthless head of security, seeks to take an uncompromising stance against the terrorists yet his attempts meet resistance from unknown forces at every turn...

Cast

Sean Connery

Col. Nils Tahlvik

Ian McShane

Ray Petrie

Jeffry Wickham

Capt. Frank Barnes

Isabel Dean

Mrs Palmer

Robert Harris

Ambassador Palmer

James Maxwell

Bernhard

Harry Landis

Lookout Pilot

Alf Malland

Police Inspector

Christopher Ellison

Pete

William Fox

Ferris

Colin Prockter

Mike

Preston Lockwood

Brigadier Hislop

Themes & keywords

airplanehijackingterrorism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ransom in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Ransom on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel and Moviecult Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Ransom on Netflix?+

Ransom is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel and Moviecult Amazon Channel.

How long is Ransom?+

Ransom has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Ransom?+

Ransom stars Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffry Wickham, Isabel Dean and Robert Harris.

When did Ransom come out?+

Ransom is a 1974 movie directed by Casper Wrede.

What genre is Ransom?+

Ransom is Action, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Ransom?+

Ransom was directed by Casper Wrede.