---
title: "Held for Ransom"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/held-for-ransom-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 607528
imdb_id: "tt9179230"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 138
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 82
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Held for Ransom (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/held-for-ransom-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Held for Ransom is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Viaplay Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Niels Arden Oplev
- **Networks / Studios**: Toolbox Film, Cinenic Film, Deluca Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Esben Smed** as *Daniel Rye*
- **Toby Kebbell** as *James Foley*
- **Amir El-Masry** as *John (Beatles)*
- **Sara Hjort Ditlevsen** as *Signe*
- **Charlie Carrick** as *Michael Foley*
- **Anders W. Berthelsen** as *Arthur*
- **Fady Elsayed** as *George (Beatles)*
- **Rafael Pettersson** as *Wojceik*
- **Ardalan Esmaili** as *Majeed*
- **Elizabeth Moynihan** as *Diane Foley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Held for Ransom online?
Held for Ransom is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Held for Ransom worth watching?
Held for Ransom holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 82 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Held for Ransom and when was it released?
Held for Ransom is a feature film with a runtime of 138 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.

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