Plot — What is Held for Ransom about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2019 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | DA |
| Runtime | 138 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 80 votes) |
Held for Ransom — FAQ
Is Held for Ransom worth watching? Held for Ransom holds a 7.0/10 rating from 80 viewers. 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 journ
Who directed Held for Ransom? Directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
Who is in the cast of Held for Ransom? It stars Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Charlie Carrick, Anders W. Berthelsen and more.
Where can I stream Held for Ransom? You can stream Held for Ransom on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Held for Ransom release? It released in 2019.
