Where to watch Held for Ransom (2019) in the UK
Held for Ransom (2019) is currently available to stream in the UK on Viaplay Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and MovieMe or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Page generated on 26 September 2026 from provider data; confirm the exact offer before paying.
HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Held for Ransom.
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Esben SmedDaniel Rye -
Toby KebbellJames Foley -
Amir El-MasryJohn (Beatles) -
Sara Hjort DitlevsenSigne -
Charlie CarrickMichael Foley -
Anders W. BerthelsenArthur -
Fady ElsayedGeorge (Beatles) -
Rafael PetterssonWojceik
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