
Held for Ransom
HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Ser du månen, Daniel
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2019-08-29
- Runtime: 138 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (66 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film, Film i Väst, Hummelfilm
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2994
- Languages: Danish, English
Cast & Crew

Esben Smed
as Daniel Rye

Toby Kebbell
as James Foley

Amir El-Masry
as John (Beatles)

Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
as Signe

Charlie Carrick
as Michael Foley

Anders W. Berthelsen
as Arthur

Fady Elsayed
as George (Beatles)

Rafael Pettersson
as Wojceik

Ardalan Esmaili
as Majeed

Elizabeth Moynihan
as Diane Foley
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Trailers & Clips
398 DAYS: HOSTAGE Trailer [HD] Mongrel Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Held for Ransom?▼
Held for Ransom is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2019-08-29.
Who are the main actors in Held for Ransom?▼
The main cast includes Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Charlie Carrick, .
Where can I watch Held for Ransom online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Held for Ransom is available.
Is Held for Ransom based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Held for Ransom?▼
Held for Ransom has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 66 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Held for Ransom?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Held for Ransom?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film, Film i Väst, Hummelfilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Held for Ransom filmed?▼
Held for Ransom was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Held for Ransom?▼
The total runtime of Held for Ransom is 138 minutes.
Is Held for Ransom suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Held for Ransom?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Held for Ransom.
Does Held for Ransom have a post-credit scene?▼
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