Kidnapped
Synopsis
When Scottish young gentleman David Balfour's father dies, he leaves school to collect his inheritance from uncle Ebenezer, who in turn sells the boy as a future slave to a pirate ship. When staunch Stuart dynasty supporter Alan Breck Stewart accidentally boards the ship, he takes David along on his escape back to Edinburgh. They part and meet again repeatedly, mutually helpful against the Redcoats and respectful, although David is loyal to the English crown, but learns about its cruel oppression. Both ultimately face their adversaries.
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Armand Assante
Alan Breck Stewart
Patrick Malahide
Ebenezer
Michael Kitchen
William Reid
Brian Blessed
Cluny MacPherson
Brian McCardie
David Balfour
Des Braiden
Derelict
Adam Blackwood
Captain Forbes
Antoine Byrne
Mary MacDonald of Dunbrae
Catherine Byrne
Flora
Alan Stanford
MacDonald Earl of Dunbrea
Christopher Casson
Rev. Campbell
Brian McGrath
James Stewart of The Glen
Dave Duffy
Riach
Luke Hayden
Soldier #1
Michael James Ford
Lieutenant Williams
Mark Lambert
John
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Passer
- Original Title
- Kidnapped
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Passer
Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Passer
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidnapped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kidnapped about?
When Scottish young gentleman David Balfour's father dies, he leaves school to collect his inheritance from uncle Ebenezer, who in turn sells the boy as a future slave to a pirate ship. When staunch Stuart dynasty supporter Alan Breck Stewart accidentally boards the ship, he takes David along on his escape back to Edinburgh. They part and meet again repeatedly, mutually helpful against the Redcoats and respectful, although David is loyal to the English crown, but learns about its cruel oppression. Both ultimately face their adversaries.
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The principal cast of Kidnapped includes Armand Assante, Patrick Malahide, Michael Kitchen, Brian Blessed, Brian McCardie.
When was Kidnapped released and how long is it?
Kidnapped was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kidnapped?
Kidnapped holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).