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Held for Ransom

7.020192h 18mMovieDrama

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.…

DirectorNiels Arden Oplev
WriterAnders Thomas Jensen
ProducersSigne Leick Jensen·Niels Arden Oplev

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Niels Arden Oplev

ESEsben Smed
Esben Smed
Daniel Rye
TKToby Kebbell
Toby Kebbell
James Foley
AEAmir El-Masry
Amir El-Masry
John (Beatles)
SDSara Hjort Ditlevsen
Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
Signe
CCCharlie Carrick
Charlie Carrick
Michael Foley
ABAnders W. Berthelsen
Anders W. Berthelsen
Arthur
FEFady Elsayed
Fady Elsayed
George (Beatles)
RPRafael Pettersson
Rafael Pettersson
Wojceik
AEArdalan Esmaili
Ardalan Esmaili
Majeed
EMElizabeth Moynihan
Elizabeth Moynihan
Diane Foley
RBRasmus Bjerg
Rasmus Bjerg
Tue Berg
YBYoussef Berouain
Youssef Berouain
Ringo (Beatles)

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Held for Ransom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Held for Ransom?

Held for Ransom isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Held for Ransom on Netflix?

No, Held for Ransom is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Held for Ransom on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Held for Ransom isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Held for Ransom for free?

Held for Ransom isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Held for Ransom based on a true story?

Yes — Held for Ransom is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).