Kidnap (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2007, Kidnap is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lo Chi-leung, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Three years ago, drama teacher Lam Hiu Yeung (Karena Lam) lost her younger brother in a kidnapping case, headed by female inspector Ho Yuen Chun (Rene Liu). Three years later, she is now on the verge of another great loss: her husband is in the late stages of cancer, and options are running out. To take him overseas for medical treatment, she needs money, and a lot of it. Using what she learned from her brother's tragic incident, she calmly masterminds the kidnapping of a tycoon's son, a case that again falls into the laps of workaholic detective and divorced mother Yuen Chun. These two strong-minded women square off in a high-stakes battle of wits, but plans and composure melt away on both sides when they realize that Hiu Yeung has nabbed the wrong kid - Yuen Chun's son.
Who’s in it. Kidnap stars Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Lam Hiu-yeung, René Liu as Inspector Ho Yuan-chun, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam as Chow Siu Chi and Guo Tao as Mr. Wang Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Kidnap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kidnap (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kidnap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kidnap worth watching?
- Kidnap holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kidnap?
- Kidnap stars Karena Lam Kar-Yan, René Liu, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam, Guo Tao and Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai.
- When was Kidnap released?
- Kidnap was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.