---
title: "Kidnap"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kidnap-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 293768
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Kidnap (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kidnap-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kidnap is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Ingenious Media, di Bonaventura Pictures, Gold Star Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined mother races against time to rescue her kidnapped son."

### Why Watch
- Stars Halle Berry as the determined mother
- Delivers nonstop action typical of thrillers
- Runs a tight 95‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 95 minutes, character backstory is limited
- Tone & Suitability: Contains intense action and kidnapping themes, making it appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, high-stakes, maternal, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/kidnap-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Luis Prieto
- **Networks / Studios**: Ingenious Media, di Bonaventura Pictures, Gold Star Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Halle Berry** as *Karla Dyson*
- **Sage Correa** as *Frankie Dyson*
- **Chris McGinn** as *Margo Fickey*
- **Lew Temple** as *Terry Fickey*
- **Jason George** as *David*
- **Christopher Berry** as *The Bearded Man*
- **Arron Shiver** as *Bill*
- **Kurtis Bedford** as *Del*
- **Dana Gourrier** as *Deputy Sheriff*
- **Carmella Riley** as *Stephanie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Kidnap (2017)?
The film was directed by Luis Prieto.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Knate Lee.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The cast includes Halle Berry, Sage Correa, Chris McGinn, and Lew Temple.

### Q: What is the genre and runtime?
Kidnap is an American action‑thriller with a runtime of approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on August 4, 2017 in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kidnap — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/293768)
- [Kidnap (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnap_(2017_film))
- [Kidnap (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1458169/)
- [Kidnap (2017) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kidnap_2017)
- [Kidnap (2017): Články | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/434803-kidnap/clanky)
- [Kidnap (2017) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/kidnap-2017)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*