The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Uppsala Kidnapping is a comedy and drama film directed by Anders Skog, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. "The Uppsala Kidnapping" - A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
Who’s in it. The Uppsala Kidnapping stars Poyan Karimi as Josef Esfarander, Peter Åström as Henning Olausson, Rasmus Luthander as Sebastian Åhlund and Shirin Golchin as Shirin Darvish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Uppsala Kidnapping has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Uppsala Kidnapping page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uppsala Kidnapping tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Uppsala Kidnapping change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Uppsala Kidnapping worth watching?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Uppsala Kidnapping?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping stars Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin and Pierre Dahlander.
- When was The Uppsala Kidnapping released?
- The Uppsala Kidnapping was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.