Where can I watch Daniel (2019)?

In US, Daniel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Daniel worth watching?

Daniel holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Daniel stars Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen and Charlie Carrick.

When was Daniel released?

Daniel was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.

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Daniel (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2019, Daniel is a drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev, running about 138 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Daniel stars Esben Smed as Daniel Rye, Toby Kebbell as James Foley, Amir El-Masry as John (Beatles) and Sara Hjort Ditlevsen as Signe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Daniel has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daniel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Daniel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Daniel (2019)?: In US, Daniel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Daniel worth watching?: Daniel holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Daniel?: Daniel stars Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen and Charlie Carrick.
When was Daniel released?: Daniel was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.