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Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller movies

Abduction or confinement drives the tension: coercion, escape planning, limited freedom, and escalating control.

Overview

When blind former Olympic skier Sophie Scott cat-sits in a secluded mansion, she gets caught in the crossfire of a home invasion scheme. She must rely on a sighted Army veteran via the See for Me app to help her survive the night.

Themes

"movie: see for me. genres: crime, Horror, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: cat, Mansion, Blind, Cat, Mansion, Blind full keywords list: cat, Mansion, Blind, Home invasion, Safecracker, Security system, Stubbornness, Home alone, Wall safe, Olympic athlete, Blind woman, Skier, Overprotective mother, Remote location, Mother daughter relationship, Army veteran, Independent woman, Robbery crew, Thriller, App, Petsitting, Fight for survival. concept analysis: the film delves into the themes of isolation and the reliance on technology for survival, Highlighting how individuals can find strength in their vulnerabilities. it also examines the dynamics of trust and communication in life-threatening situations, Emphasizing the importance of human connection even in the most challenging circumstances."

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Overview

An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.

Themes

"movie: one shot. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, War on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal full keywords list: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, Detached, Aggressive, Seige, Complex, Ambivalent, Amused, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Baffled, Bewildered, Celebratory, Complicated, Conceited, Cruel, Defiant. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of duty and moral ambiguity in warfare, Questioning the righteousness of actions taken in the name of justice. it serves as a commentary on the psychological toll of combat and the sacrifices made by those who serve."

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No Time to Die

3. No Time to Die

Action Thriller Adventure Spy Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
7.3
20212h 43min

Overview

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

Themes

Betrayal and trust, Duty vs personal life, Family under threat, Covert power structures, Weaponized nanotechnology, Survival under global threat

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The Guilty

4. The Guilty

Drama Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3
20211h 31min

Overview

A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.

Themes

Institutional distrust, Mental health stigma, Duty vs empathy, Crisis decision making, Caregiver guilt, Dispatch surveillance

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Netflix
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Overview

When a man's only son goes missing, he travels to the town where his ex-wife lives in search of answers. To play a man whose life is clouded by mystery, McAvoy will not be given a script of dialogue.

Themes

Divorce-driven parental strain, Absent parent determination, Child safety vs privacy, Police investigation pressure, Exposure of predatory networks, Family rupture under pressure

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Peacock Premium
The Roku Channel
Peacock Premium Plus
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Don't Breathe 2

6. Don't Breathe 2

Thriller Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Home Invasion Horror
6.0
20211h 38min

Overview

The Blind Man has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a devastating house fire. Their quiet life together is shattered when a group of criminals kidnap the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to save her.

Themes

Home invasion threat, Kidnapping and coercion, Family protection under duress, Deception and manipulation, Organ transplant stakes, Moral ambiguity of care

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Amazon Video
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Hulu
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Coming Home in the Dark

7. Coming Home in the Dark

Crime Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7
20211h 33min

Overview

A school teacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters takes him and his family on a nightmare road-trip.

Themes

"movie: coming home in the dark. genres: crime, Horror, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: gas station, Hostage, Orphanage, Gas station, Hostage, Orphanage full keywords list: gas station, Hostage, Orphanage, Married couple, New zealand, Road trip, Rifle, Revenge, Murder, Schoolteacher, Abduction, Bewildered. concept analysis: the film explores the haunting consequences of past trauma and the moral complexities of guilt and accountability. it delves into how unresolved issues can resurface violently, Forcing individuals to confront their darkest fears and regrets."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blood Red Sky

8. Blood Red Sky

Horror Thriller Action Vampire Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1
20212h 3min

Overview

A woman with a mysterious illness is forced into action when a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a transatlantic overnight flight. In order to protect her son she will have to reveal a dark secret, and unleash the inner monster she has fought to hide.

Themes

Deception under duress, Survival under threat, Collective resilience under siege, Moral ambiguity in crisis, Protective maternal instinct, Transformation and power

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Netflix
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Silk Road

9. Silk Road

Crime Thriller Narcotics Crime Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.0
20211h 56min

Overview

Philosophical twenty-something Ross Ulbricht creates Silk Road, a dark net website that sells drugs, while DEA agent Rick Bowden goes undercover to bring him down.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Deception and manipulation, Risk of anonymity, Ethics of entrepreneurship, Economic incentives and crime, Disillusionment and collateral damage

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Mauritanian

10. The Mauritanian

Drama Thriller Legal Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
7.5
20212h 9min

Overview

The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.

Themes

Interrogation coercion and torture, Legal advocacy under pressure, Prolonged detention and appeals, False confession under duress, Accountability after abuse, Family impact of detention

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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