Ransom (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1974, Ransom is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Casper Wrede, running about 95 minutes. “Hijackers. Kidnappers. Killers. Only one man can stop them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a series of bomb attacks in London, a group of terrorists seize Britain's ambassador to Scandinavia. With the ambassador now a hostage in his residence, another group hijacks an airliner at the capital's airport, announcing that the passengers will not be freed until their demands are met. Colonel Nils Tahlvik, Scandinavia's resourceful and ruthless head of security, seeks to take an uncompromising stance against the terrorists yet his attempts meet resistance from unknown forces at every turn...
Who’s in it. Ransom stars Sean Connery as Col. Nils Tahlvik, Ian McShane as Ray Petrie, Jeffry Wickham as Capt. Frank Barnes and Isabel Dean as Mrs Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ransom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ransom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ransom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ransom (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ransom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ransom worth watching?
- Ransom holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ransom?
- Ransom stars Sean Connery, Ian McShane, Jeffry Wickham, Isabel Dean and Robert Harris.
- When was Ransom released?
- Ransom was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.