Kidnapped (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film

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Released in 1998, Kidnapped is a war and documentary film directed by Bahij Hojeij, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. “Al Makhtufun” won the 1998 Best Short Documentary Film Award at the Mediterranean Film Festival for highlighting the issue of abducted Lebanese. The film raises two major issues: The abductee’s physical absence and his spiritual presence among his family members, and the parents silently wishing his return. The documentary looks at documents kept by Wadad, a mother who decides to step outside her comfort zone and share her papers and forms when other parents would not.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kidnapped page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kidnapped tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.

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Where can I watch Kidnapped (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kidnapped change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
When was Kidnapped released?
Kidnapped was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.