Kidnapped (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, Kidnapped is an adventure and history film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 100 minutes. “Robert Louis Stevenson's Great Adventure Story...Now a Monumental Motion Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British.
Who’s in it. Kidnapped stars Michael Caine as Alan Breck, Lawrence Douglas as David / David Balfour, Vivien Heilbron as Catriona / Catriona Stewart and Trevor Howard as Lord Advocate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Kidnapped has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kidnapped page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kidnapped tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kidnapped (1971)?
- In US, Kidnapped is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kidnapped worth watching?
- Kidnapped holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kidnapped?
- Kidnapped stars Michael Caine, Lawrence Douglas, Vivien Heilbron, Trevor Howard and Jack Hawkins.
- When was Kidnapped released?
- Kidnapped was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.