Kidnapning (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Kidnapning is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Sven Methling, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Bjarne Reuter's 1975 juvenile novel, even broader comedy strokes are employed in the film version, but bright spark Bertram is still at the center of things when a nice but dubious uncle (he has a criminal record) takes all the kids of a working class family, hit with bad luck, away on an outing. A plot is cooked up to kidnap some rich kid. It works at first, but soon things get out of control.
Who’s in it. Kidnapning stars Otto Brandenburg as Onkel Georg, Lisbet Dahl as Mother, Axel Strøbye as De Mille and Vibeke Hastrup as Nanny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kidnapning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kidnapning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kidnapning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kidnapning (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kidnapning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kidnapning worth watching?
- Kidnapning holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kidnapning?
- Kidnapning stars Otto Brandenburg, Lisbet Dahl, Axel Strøbye, Vibeke Hastrup and Michael Nezer.
- When was Kidnapning released?
- Kidnapning was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.