A Hijacking (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, A Hijacking is a thriller and drama film directed by Tobias Lindholm, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.
Who’s in it. A Hijacking stars Pilou Asbæk as Mikkel Hartmann, Søren Malling as Peter C. Ludvigsen, Dar Salim as Lars Vestergaard and Roland Møller as Jan Sørensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Hijacking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hijacking page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hijacking tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hijacking (2012)?
- In US, A Hijacking is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Hijacking worth watching?
- A Hijacking holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hijacking?
- A Hijacking stars Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim, Roland Møller and Gary Skjoldmose Porter.
- When was A Hijacking released?
- A Hijacking was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.