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Kidnap (2007): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

Kidnap (2007) movie poster

Kidnap is a 2007 crime thriller directed by Lo Chi-Leung, starring René Liu as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun, Karena Lam Kar-Yan and Chan Tat-Kwong. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $7.6 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Kidnap (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Lo Chi-Leung
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Drama
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kidnap About?

The premise of Kidnap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After her brother’s abduction by inspector Ho Yuen Chun, drama teacher Lam Hiu Yeung must raise money for her husband’s terminal cancer treatment abroad, so she kidnaps a tycoon’s son, mirroring the earlier case. The crime brings her back to Ho, now a divorced mother, sparking a high‑stakes clash that ends when Hiu Yeung learns the child is Ho’s son.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Kidnap

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Kidnap Cast & Characters

René Liu leads the cast as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun, with Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Lam Hiu Yeung and Chan Tat-Kwong as Jiaming's Bodyguard. Directed by Lo Chi-Leung; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Kidnap Plot Summary

What happens in Kidnap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sonia Raina is a spirited teenager navigating the shadows of a family fractured by divorce. She grows up under the care of her mother, Mallika, and her grandmother, Jaya, moving through the quiet heat of Indian summers and the quieter heat of adolescence. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, she grapples with curfews, autonomy, and the ache of a missing sense of belonging. A heated argument after a Christmas party sends ripples through the household, and in a moment of frustration she seeks space, diving into the sea until the world around her grows distant. What follows is a chilling disruption: she is abducted by a man who uses chloroform to quiet her cries and locks her away in a secluded cottage that seems otherwise without exit.

Full summary

The whole story of Kidnap, scene by scene

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Box office

Kidnap Box Office

Kidnap grossed $7.6 million worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.6M

International
$7.6M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Kidnap?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Kidnap Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “连环局” and “Chain Game”.

Also known as
  • 连环局
  • Chain Game
  • 绑架

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FAQ

Kidnap FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kidnap, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kidnap?

Kidnap runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Kidnap released?

Kidnap was released on June 14, 2007.

Who directed Kidnap?

Kidnap was directed by Lo Chi-Leung.

More films by Lo Chi-Leung

Who is in the cast of Kidnap?

Kidnap stars René Liu as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun, Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Lam Hiu Yeung and Chan Tat-Kwong as Jiaming's Bodyguard, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch Kidnap?

In the US, Kidnap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Kidnap make at the box office?

Kidnap grossed $7.6 million worldwide.

Does Kidnap have a post-credit scene?

No. Kidnap has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kidnap in?

The original language of Kidnap is Cantonese.

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