Kidnap (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.6

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Released in 2008, Kidnap is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, running about 165 minutes.

What it’s about. A fortnight before her eighteenth birthday, Sonia goes missing. Her family receives a call informing them that she has been kidnapped and her estranged father, a US-based businessman, must now follow the kidnapper’s instructions to the letter if he is to entertain any hopes of seeing her alive again. Is this a mere kidnapping or is there more to it than what meets the eye?

Who’s in it. Kidnap stars Imran Khan as Kabir Sharma, Sanjay Dutt as Vikrant Raina, Minissha Lamba as Sonia Raina and Vidya Malvade as Mallika Raina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Kidnap has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kidnap page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kidnap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kidnap (2008)?
In US, Kidnap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kidnap worth watching?
Kidnap holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kidnap?
Kidnap stars Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Minissha Lamba, Vidya Malvade and Reema Lagoo.
When was Kidnap released?
Kidnap was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.