There is no person in the world who would not like to watch movies. And viewers are much more interested in looking at the abduction of a child, not an adult man.
Why do people love these films so much? Of course, for the opportunity to distance oneself from reality and receive a dose of adrenaline. A man forgets about his own problems, he empathizes with the main characters. Often, such films are watched in one go. If you love chases, shootouts, complicated investigations with elements of science fiction or horror, you will definitely like our selection of films about kidnapping.
10. City of lost children | 1995
Fantasy film. A mad scientist lives in a castle near the City of Lost Children. His laboratory is also located in which he conducts experiments on abducted children. The fact is that a scientist cannot sleep, he needs to turn the dreams of children into his own.
Soon, the boy, the brother of Circus, becomes the victim of the abduction. One goes off in search of his brother, Miet will help him. This girl is only 9 years old, but without her, the Circus will definitely not be able to cope.
The film makes an ambiguous impression. He is not like any other. Critics call it "a delightful frightening adult tale." It is worth seeing it only because it is one of a kind, there are no analogues.
9. Whispers | 2006
A film for horror lovers. Max agrees to do the "dirty work" - to abduct a child who is the son of a wealthy woman. The kidnapper gathers a team, he offers "cooperation" to his bride and two young people. Everything turned out as they wanted.
Boy David is abducted, it remains only to wait for the ransom. But the boy is not at all as simple as it seems. He has unusual abilities. With the power of thought, he can make others kill each other.
It soon becomes clear who ordered the abduction. This is David's mother. How this unusual story will end, you will know if you watch the movie.
He received rather conflicting reviews, but for those who are crazy about mystical thrillers, the picture will definitely be to their taste. The film is not tightened, keeps in suspense. There is no long talk about anything, events are unpredictable.
8. Goodbye baby, goodbye | 2007
Unknowns kidnap little girl Amanda. Mother does not care about her, the police are also inactive. Then the girl’s aunt turns to private investigators. At first, they do not want to get involved in this business, but events are taking place that are forcing private detectives to forget everything and search for the girl.
A complex picture with a strong plot. The story is not new, but the finale is amazing. After viewing, not the most pleasant impressions will remain, but “Farewell, baby” will make you think about some issues, in particular about attitudes towards children and the truth. The viewer is waiting for a lot of experiences, when viewing this picture it is impossible to remain indifferent.
7. An alarming call | 2013
Jordan is a rescue service operator. Once she made an irreparable mistake, because of her negligence, the girl died. Six months later, Jordan will be able to rehabilitate.
Maniac kidnapped Casey's young girl, but she has a phone. Now Jordan will do everything so that this time the story does not repeat itself.
The film is watched in one breath: an exciting plot, a tense atmosphere. The viewer will forget about everything, only one thought will remain in his head: “What will happen next?” The film also shows the work of the rescue service, which is really very interesting.
6. Buyback | 1996
An amazing story that will amaze the audience with its unpredictability. Neil and Abby have been married for a long time, they have an ideal family. Once their daughter is abducted, but the kidnapper does not require money, he forces the spouses to perform various tasks. Tom, who stole their daughter, comes up with increasingly strange tasks. He seemed to want to ruin the life of Neil and Abby.
The audience praised this film for an interesting plot, dynamism of events and an unexpected denouement. At first it seems pretty banal, but be sure "Buyback" will not disappoint you.
5. The illusion of flight | 2005
Kyle Pratt lost her husband. She is hard going through his death, and during the flight on a plane from Berlin to New York, her daughter disappears. A woman begins to panic, demands to find a girl, but the missing person is not listed in the list of passengers. Everyone thinks that the woman after the tragedy with her husband lost the remnants of the mind.
An interesting picture. Here, the viewer will see what a woman can do for the sake of the child, because maternal love is the most powerful and unlimited. The viewer plunges into what is happening with his head, sympathizes with the main character, worries about her. Many celebrate the game Jodie Foster, this role she played great.
4. Anger | 2004
Mexico City has a tense situation, too many people have been missing lately. Businessman Samuel Ramos hires a bodyguard for his daughter. They become a former CIA agent, John Crisi, but even this does not help, the girl is kidnapped.
That's just John is not going to give up, he is ready for anything to return the girl to parents. Everything is not as simple as it seems.
A tragic movie. His main idea is that even the most desperate person can get hope for salvation. This is not about a girl, but about John, who has lost the meaning of life. A good action movie will amaze the audience with the ending, despite the cruelty he takes for the soul.
3. At the bottom of the ocean | 1999
Batt Capador with his family goes to an alumni meeting. They stay at the hotel, but in the confusion, they don’t notice how someone abducts their son. The boy is only three years old. Parents have been looking for him for a long time, but all attempts are in vain.
The family moves to Chicago, and nine years later a boy appears on the threshold of their new home, painfully similar to their missing son.
An interesting and soulful film. Suitable for family viewing. It will make viewers reflect on family relationships and analyze them.
2. Captives | 2014
Thanksgiving, two families gather for a holiday that turns into a tragedy. Two little girl friends disappear. The police cannot find them, they just don't have any versions.
Keller Dover takes the investigation into his own hands, because he so desperately wants his daughter to return home.
An exciting psychological thriller. The tension of events, the experiences of heroes - a classic of the genre. The film is hard enough for perception, after watching the viewer, thoughts about human cruelty and imperfection will definitely visit.
1. Hostage | 2007
A former CIA agent kidnapped daughter. If he does not find her in 96 hours, he will never see her again. Brian embarks on a dangerous journey.
The film has pretty high ratings. The plot is simple, one might say banal, but the film looks at one go.
The viewer will sympathize and worry. Many admit that when viewing “emotions go wild”, and tears pour from the eyes.
This story is not only about abduction, but also about the relationship between father and daughter. This topic will interest teenagers and their parents, some viewers may recognize themselves in them.