Fargo

Fargo 1996

7.86

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

1996

Hail, Caesar!

Hail, Caesar! 2016

5.92

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.

2016

Abigail

Abigail 2024

6.77

A group of criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer, the daughter of a notorious gang leader, in order to obtain a ransom of $50 million, but over time, they discover that she is not just an ordinary girl. After the kidnappers begin to diminish, one by one, they discover, to their increasing horror, that they are locked inside with no normal little girl.

2024

High and Low

High and Low 1963

8.30

In the midst of an attempt to take over his company, a powerhouse executive is hit with a huge ransom demand when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake.

1963

Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry 1971

7.40

When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.

1971

A Life Less Ordinary

A Life Less Ordinary 1997

6.10

A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.

1997

Ransom

Ransom 1996

6.69

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

1996

Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl 2020

5.56

Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He soon finds himself in an epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father's disappearance.

2020

The Clan

The Clan 2015

6.80

In Argentina, between 1982 and 1985, the Puccios, a well-established family of San Isidro, an upper-class suburb of Buenos Aires, kidnap several people and hold them as hostages for a ransom.

2015

The Cottage

The Cottage 2008

5.95

In a remote part of the countryside, a bungled kidnapping turns into a living nightmare for four central characters when they cross paths with a psychopathic farmer and all hell breaks loose.

2008

Trapped

Trapped 2002

6.20

When their daughter is abducted by experienced kidnappers, the Jennings turn the tables on their seemingly fool-proof plan.

2002

Breakdown

Breakdown 1997

6.90

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker -- who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.

1997

Apostle

Apostle 2018

6.11

In 1905, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister who has been kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult.

2018

Reset

Reset 2017

7.00

In 2025, a scientist on the verge of making a major discovery related to time travel is suddenly put in peril when a rival kidnaps her young son and demands a hefty ransom: her entire research.

2017

Snatched

Snatched 2017

5.34

When her boyfriend dumps Emily, a spontaneous woman in her 30s, she persuades her ultra-cautious mom to accompany her on a vacation to Ecuador. When these two very different women are trapped on this wild journey, their bond as mother and daughter is tested and strengthened while they attempt to navigate the jungle and escape.

2017

The Disappearance of Alice Creed

The Disappearance of Alice Creed 2009

6.50

A rich man's daughter is held captive in an abandoned apartment by two former convicts who abducted her and hold her ransom in exchange for her father's money.

2009

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 2005

5.80

After her triumph at the Miss United States pageant, FBI agent Gracie Hart becomes an overnight sensation -- and the new "face of the FBI". But it's time to spring into action again when the pageant's winner, Cheryl, and emcee, Stan, are abducted.

2005

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1974

7.48

In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?

1974

Piranhaconda

Piranhaconda 2012

4.90

A hybrid creature - half piranha and half anaconda -- attacks a low-budget horror movie crew on location near her nest when her egg is stolen. Now they must outrun and kill the deadly piranhaconda as well as stop the mad scientist who stole the egg - before they all become dinner.

2012

The Entitled

The Entitled 2011

6.20

Without the security of the job he wants or the future he dreamed of, Paul Dynan plans the perfect crime to help his struggling family – abduct the socialite children of three wealthy men and collect a ransom of $3-million dollars. Over the course of one long night, Paul and his accomplices hold the rich kids hostage awaiting the ransom with little idea of the secrets that will surface between the fathers when they are forced to choose between their children and their money.

2011

The Deal

The Deal 2023

7.50

Two young men happen to kidnap their friend and demand ten billion won as ransom.

2023

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues 1983

5.00

Brady Hawkes, Billy Montana, and Jeremiah Hawkes are on a train bound for a huge gambling event when the train is taken over by a gang of vicious killers in search of money. As ransom, the gang takes young Jeremiah hostage. Brady and Billy embark on a quest to rescue him and form a small gang of their own along the way.

1983