Held for Ransom (2019)

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Held for Ransom

• The Promised Land (2023) — Same subject: aggressive
• The 12th Man (2017) — Same feel: tense, painful
• The Shadow in My Eye (2021) — Two steps away in the credits
• A Hijacking (2012)
• The Hunt (2012) — Same feel: tense, painful
• The Last Viking (2025) — Anders Thomas Jensen wrote for both