62 Intense Kidnapping and Hostage Thrillers

Finney Blake, a quiet and intelligent 13-year-old, is kidnapped by a cruel killer and held captive in a soundproof basement where his cries for help are futile. When a disconnected phone rings, Finney discovers he can hear the voices of…

A mother in her minivan will do absolutely anything to get her son back after he's been kidnapped.

A team of convicts is transported by plane in a dangerous operation. The situation escalates when Ryan Weaver escapes and takes control of the aircraft, endangering the passengers and crew. Flight attendant Teri Halloran must fight to regain control of…

The murder of an old friend draws Wolff into a case he can't ignore. He enlists his estranged, deadly brother Brax to help, realizing the situation demands drastic action. Working with Marybeth Medina, they expose a dangerous conspiracy and find…

A retired CIA agent, now leading a team of terrorists aboard a hijacked battleship, plans to threaten global security with nuclear blackmail. He doesn't account for the ship's cook, Casey Ryback, a decorated ex-Navy SEAL. Ryback's instincts and combat skills…

A regular night for veterans at a VFW quickly becomes a fight for survival when a young woman bursts in with a bag of stolen drugs. A group of violent thugs soon follows her, and the veterans must use every…

An NYPD hostage negotiator joins forces with a federal agent to rescue dozens of tourists trapped during a ten-hour siege at the U.S. Federal Reserve.

A team of terrorists takes over a plane headed for Washington D.C., demanding the release of their leader. As the situation escalates, intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) begins to suspect a deeper plot. He joins a special assault team…

After his brother's death, a man with a troubled past travels to a secluded island. Shortly after arriving, the island is attacked by a dangerous group of mercenaries. He learns they were responsible for his brother's death, and he embarks…

During a blizzard, a woman recovering from addiction takes refuge at a mountain rest stop. There, she discovers a hidden child in a vehicle occupied by other people. This discovery plunges her into a frightening fight to determine who among…

Myra Savage, a British housewife from a humble background, begins practicing mediumship to explore her spirituality and earn money. She and her struggling husband, Billy, host séances in their home. To appear more convincing as a psychic, Myra devises a…

A man appears in a Ho Chi Minh City park fountain with complete amnesia. He begins searching for answers about his identity, but as he follows faint clues, he finds himself constantly hunted by shadowy pursuers.

A young man takes an emergency call on his cell phone from an older woman who says she's been kidnapped. She claims her captors are now planning to target her husband and child.

A counter-terrorism expert is hired to protect a young heiress. When a kidnapping attempt endangers them both, they are forced to go on the run.

An astronaut is taken hostage by an environmental terrorist group. The United Nations dispatches "The Panther Squad," a team of skilled female mercenaries, to eliminate the terrorists led by Barbara Wims and rescue the astronaut.

Former Army Ranger Cameron Poe is returning home after serving time, hoping to be with his family. His journey is complicated when he finds himself on the "Jailbird," a prisoner transport flight with some of America's most dangerous criminals. Among…

A couple, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt, are awakened in the middle of the night by a violent knock and unsettling voices at their isolated vacation home. Their getaway transforms into a terrifying ordeal when three masked strangers break in.…

In a world threatened by terrorism, a brilliant criminal consistently evades capture by staying one step ahead. The situation escalates when he takes over an international flight, unexpectedly finding himself face-to-face with John Cutter, a top security expert dedicated to…

During a tense hijacking, Air Force One is seized by radical Russian nationalists. The President faces an impossible dilemma: comply with the terrorists or risk the country and his family – his wife and daughter are being held hostage. As…

A Native American boxer begins a challenging journey to find her sister who has gone missing.

An Interpol agent seeks to dismantle a worldwide human trafficking network and enlists the assistance of a ruthless criminal who has connections within the yakuza.

A nurse must break into the hospital to free a patient—a man accused of murder—when the patient's brother takes his pregnant wife hostage, seeking a prisoner exchange.

When terrorists seize control of the G20 Summit, President Danielle Sutton must use all her skills in diplomacy and military strategy to protect her family and the other world leaders present.

A retired assassin is forced to confront his history when his past actions resurface. He embarks on one last series of killings, driven by a desire for retribution.

This is the dramatic true story of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols, which captivated the country. When Brian takes Ashley hostage in her apartment, she finds guidance in Rick Warren's book, *The Purpose Driven Life*. Reading from the book, Ashley…

A brilliant electronics expert takes over a passenger train, turning it into a mobile base for controlling a satellite armed with deadly weapons. His plan: to cause widespread destruction in Washington DC. The only one who can stop him is…

A former special forces soldier fights his way through the streets of Amsterdam to save his friend's daughter from a dangerous criminal organization.

Jordan Turner is a seasoned 911 operator. After a mistake during a call leaves her shaken and questioning her ability to continue, she's faced with a critical situation when teenager Casey Welson is abducted. Casey calls 911, and Jordan must…

During a vacation in Morocco, a couple stumbles upon a dangerous assassination plot. While searching for answers, their young son is kidnapped to prevent them from revealing what they know. With authorities unable to help and time running out, the…

As the U.S. Completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, a team of female soldiers disguised as medical aid workers returns to the country. Their mission: to rescue a group of teenagers who have been kidnapped and are caught in…

During a violent home invasion of their New York brownstone, newly divorced Meg Altman and her daughter Sarah are forced into the building's panic room – a secret sanctuary designed for protection. Inside, they find themselves in a terrifying game…

A police officer recently moved to a desk job struggles with his new reality when he answers an emergency call from a woman who has been abducted.

International terrorists plan a sophisticated kidnapping of a wealthy family's son for ransom, failing to anticipate the impact of a Black Mamba snake they intend to use as a prop. The snake is accidentally released in the London home, causing…

This is the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate fight of his mother to persuade his wealthy grandfather, Jean Paul Getty, to pay the enormous ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

A couple's home is invaded, and a straightforward robbery quickly escalates into a far more complex situation when they are taken hostage.

A tense thriller unfolds when General Francis X. Hummel seizes Alcatraz Island, threatening San Francisco with chemical weapons. With the city's destruction imminent, an unlikely team is assembled: a young FBI expert in chemical weapons and a notorious prisoner with…

Jesse Freeman, a former special forces officer and explosives expert, now works as a security guard at a high-tech basketball arena. His ordinary night turns chaotic when a group of tech-savvy terrorists kidnap the team owner and his daughter during…

*Flight 93* is a 2006 television film directed by Peter Markle that recounts the events that unfolded on United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11 attacks. Premiering on the A&E Network on January 30, 2006, and rebroadcast throughout the…

Nero is trying to leave his past behind while hiding with his son Taylor on the Mexican coast. His plans are shattered when his home is attacked and Taylor is kidnapped. A mysterious man named Mzamo forces Nero to eliminate…

When their daughter is kidnapped by professionals, the Jennings family fights back against the meticulously crafted scheme.

This film tells the story of a very quiet autistic boy as he experiences the challenges of life in a world that often overlooks him. During a walk, he unexpectedly finds himself involved when a teenage heiress is kidnapped by…

A commando discovers his love is being forced into an arranged marriage and sets off on a train to New Delhi to stop it. However, his mission is complicated when a gang of knife-wielding thieves start attacking passengers. The commando…

While on vacation in Tangiers, a couple unexpectedly reconnects with an old friend. They soon learn he's desperately searching for his girlfriend, who has been abducted by a global network of human traffickers.

Roland Sallinger, an LAPD officer, retires after a near-fatal incident with his partner and medical issues. He moves to San Antonio, Texas, taking a bodyguard job for the daughter of a wealthy businessman he knew from his days as a…

Following a night with friends, Hyun Jae accepts a ride home from a firefighter. What starts as a simple offer quickly escalates to a terrifying ordeal. She is abducted and held captive outside Las Vegas, forced into sexual slavery.

A team of ruthless Russian mobsters executes a daring heist, stealing a massive amount of paper used to print U.S. Currency. Flooding the market with counterfeit bills sparks widespread chaos, overwhelming law enforcement. A mobster seeking to defect turns herself…

During a hectic shift at a fast-food restaurant in suburban Ohio, manager Sandra takes a call from a police officer. The officer informs her that one of her employees has stolen money from a customer.

CIA agent Avery Graves is forced to betray her country by terrorists who have kidnapped her husband. Isolated from her colleagues, she relies on her connections in the criminal world to stay alive and find the intelligence the kidnappers are…

Strangers wake up trapped in a strange house, with no way out. Each person has a device attached to their head. The device measures brain activity related to pain. Once enough pain is registered, the doors unlock. To escape, the…

A man carrying two million dollars crosses into Mexico and arrives in the quiet town of El Fronteras. He is suddenly attacked. He also has a history that haunts him.

Mack, a veteran seeking peace, settles in a quiet town dominated by a nuclear power plant. His tranquility is shattered when mercenaries led by Ron seize the plant and take hostages, including schoolchildren. Mack must use his military skills to…

A disgruntled ex-employee takes over the Seabourn Legend cruise ship, setting it on a predetermined course with no way to communicate and the passengers at his mercy. The only police officer on vacation and his fiancée, Annie, must work together…

Melinda, a withdrawn and insecure gas station worker, feels constantly overshadowed by her friendly coworker, Sheila. When a desperate man named Billy holds up the gas station for money, Melinda sees a chance to connect with him, no matter the…

A simple robbery quickly escalates into a dangerous hostage situation when three gunmen storm a diner secretly used as a front for organized crime.

Bobby and his best friend are kidnapped after leaving school, and Bobby fights to secure their freedom.

A serial killer kidnaps a young boy after murdering his mother and subsequently raises him to be his partner in crime. Years later, the boy faces a critical decision: flee his captor or continue down a path of violence alongside…

When a Thai woman with extraordinary abilities disappears, Axe and his former colleagues come together to try and find her.

FBI agent Frank Lacrosse begins a desperate search when he believes his son has been kidnapped by a serial killer operating in Amarillo, Texas. Officially sidelined from the investigation because of the personal connection, Frank continues his pursuit of the…

Border Patrol agent Jim Rhodes, a divorced man grieving his partner's death while raising his daughter in Montana, finds his life upended when a group of dangerous fugitives take him and his daughter hostage. In the rugged wilderness, Rhodes unleashes…

This film is based on the true story of the 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in a European city, as detailed in Daniel Lang's 1974 New Yorker article, "The Bank Drama." The events captivated global attention when the hostages…

Billionaire tech CEO Donovan Chalmers has created something incredibly valuable, so valuable he employs mercenaries to guard it. A terrorist group sees this as an opportunity and kidnaps his daughter, hoping to force him to hand over his creation.