Kidnapped (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2023, Kidnapped is a drama and history film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Who’s in it. Kidnapped stars Enea Sala as Edgardo Mortara bambino, Leonardo Maltese as Edgardo Mortara ragazzo, Barbara Ronchi as Marianna Mortara and Paolo Pierobon as Papa Pio IX, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kidnapped has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media 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 Kidnapped page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kidnapped tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kidnapped (2023)?
- In US, Kidnapped is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor 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 Kidnapped worth watching?
- Kidnapped holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kidnapped?
- Kidnapped stars Enea Sala, Leonardo Maltese, Barbara Ronchi, Paolo Pierobon and Fausto Russo Alesi.
- When was Kidnapped released?
- Kidnapped was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.