Movie

Held for Ransom

★ 7.1(77)20192h 18m

Held for Ransom is streaming on Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel and Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Release date: 2019-08-29
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Toolbox Film

Held for Ransom — trailer

About Held for Ransom

Held for Ransom is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Niels Arden Oplev, starring Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell and Amir El-Masry. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Held for Ransom in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Esben Smed

Daniel Rye

Toby Kebbell

James Foley

Amir El-Masry

John (Beatles)

Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

Signe

Charlie Carrick

Michael Foley

Anders W. Berthelsen

Arthur

Fady Elsayed

George (Beatles)

Rafael Pettersson

Wojceik

Ardalan Esmaili

Majeed

Elizabeth Moynihan

Diane Foley

Rasmus Bjerg

Tue Berg

Youssef Berouain

Ringo (Beatles)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookaffectationbased on true storyhostage-takingterrorismhostage situationhostage negotiatorsyriaangryaggressivecandiddesperateislamismanxiousabsurd

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Held for Ransom in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream Held for Ransom on Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel and Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Held for Ransom on Netflix?+

Held for Ransom is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel and Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel.

How long is Held for Ransom?+

Held for Ransom has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in Held for Ransom?+

Held for Ransom stars Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen and Charlie Carrick.

When did Held for Ransom come out?+

Held for Ransom is a 2019 movie directed by Niels Arden Oplev.

What genre is Held for Ransom?+

Held for Ransom is Drama film.

Who directed Held for Ransom?+

Held for Ransom was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.