Thrilling Movies About Kidnapping:
Kidnapping is not as exciting in real life as depicted in movies and we hope no one goes through it. Movies featuring abduction or kidnapping have always been popular as they are full of thrill, excitement and adrenaline. These movies depict a heinous crime in the most thrilling manner, giving us the opportunity to root for the victims with all our hearts.
#10: Don’t Say a Word (2001)
Don’t Say a Word mixes psychology with kidnapping and gives us a thrilling experience to watch out for. The movie is about a psychiatrist, who must get through a young woman suffering from PTSD to save his daughter from abductors. The movie is fast-paced and even though it is a bit predictable at times, it is very enjoyable due to the believable performances of the cast.
#9: Kiss the Girls (1997)
Kiss the Girls features serial kidnappers who are exposed after one of the victims manages to escape. The movie stars Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd, and they have amazing chemistry in the movie. It is full of twists and turns, and the suspense grows exponentially as the movie progresses. Kiss the Girls is a really dark and eerie thriller.
#8: Ransom (1996)
After Tom Mullen’s son is kidnapped and the police are unable to find him, the multimillionaire decides to do it himself using all the resources at his disposal. Ron Howard manages to extract Mel Gibson’s full potential in this thriller. You will be on the edge of your seat watching the bold businessman, as not everyone has the courage to take the decisions Mullen took in this movie.
#7: Gone Baby Gone (2007)
When a four-year-old girl is abducted, her aunt decides to hire two private detectives to solve the case and the real movie begins after that. It is a very gritty and rough movie to go through as it will make you think really hard about life after presenting you with a moral dilemma. Gone Baby Gone is realistic and it does not hold back on the darkness.
#6: Man on Fire (2004)
Denzel Washington has never disappointed us and the same is the case for Man on Fire. He plays an ex-CIA operative, who is hired as a bodyguard to protect a young girl and now must save her from her abductors. The movie is full of action-packed sequences that will make you jump out of your seat. It also gets very emotional at times, making it a perfect thriller.
#5: Split (2016)
Split is a movie about a man with 24 different personalities, who kidnaps three girls and now must face his inner demons while going into survival mode. James McAvoy gives a flawless performance in this movie and he carries the movie entirely. It is super intense and some sequences would send chills down your spine.
#4: Oldboy (2003)
Dae-Su is released after being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years and now he only has five days to find his abductor. Oldboy is a gruesome watch and it is only meant for people with strong stomachs. The movie is about revenge and torture. Some sequences are really disturbing, which also makes it an awesome thriller to watch.
#3: Prisoners (2013)
Prisoners is a highly emotional slow-burn movie about a father, who must do everything in his power to find his daughter who is missing. It is a thought-provoking movie that blurs the line between right and wrong. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal give amazing performances and manage to make it a very intense experience.
#2: Misery (1990)
Misery is based on Stephen King’s novel, so you know what you would be getting into. It is one of the best thrillers of the ’90s and Kathy Bates gives a sensational performance as Annie Wilkes. She won an Oscar for her terrifying performance and rightfully so. Misery proves that sometimes, having a number 1 fan is not as good as some people make it out to be.
#1: Taken (2008)
Taken became an international sensation just after its release due to its intense and exciting plot. Taken is a fast-paced and action-packed movie about a retired CIA operative, who must save his daughter from an international human trafficking group. The movie will absorb you and take you through an intense experience that you’ll never forget.
