Movies and TvShows featuring "ransom" theme.
Top level CIA agent Avery Graves is blackmailed by terrorists into betraying her own country to save her kidnapped husband. Cut off from her team, she turns to her underworld contacts to survive and help locate the coveted intelligence that the kidnappers want.
A group of criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer, the daughter of a notorious gang leader, in order to obtain a ransom of $50 million, but over time, they discover that she is not just an ordinary girl. After the kidnappers begin to diminish, one by one, they discover, to their increasing horror, that they are locked inside with no normal little girl.
Ransom is a thrilling TV show that follows the life of Eric Beaumont, a top-notch crisis and hostage negotiator. As part of the Crisis Resolution team, Beaumont and his team take on the most challenging and dangerous situations, where they must outsmart criminals and save lives. With his unparalleled expertise and unconventional methods, Beaumont proves that nothing is impossible when it comes to negotiating with the bad guys.
In this final installment of the Fifty Shades series, Anastasia and Christian navigate married life, facing new challenges as their past comes back to haunt them. Jealousy, revenge, and secrets threaten to tear them apart, while they must also adjust to the responsibilities and expectations of their new roles. Will their love be strong enough to withstand the trials ahead?
After his wife is brutally murdered, a former cop named Matt Scudder becomes an alcoholic and attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He is approached by a drug dealer named Kenny, who asks for his help in finding the men who kidnapped and murdered his wife. As Matt investigates the case, he discovers that the kidnappers have done this before and are targeting the wives of drug dealers for ransom. Matt must navigate the dangerous world of drug dealers and psychopaths to rescue the kidnapped wife.
Full-time detectives Nick and Audrey are struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground. They find themselves at the center of international abduction when their friend Maharaja is kidnapped at his own lavish wedding. With their failing detective agency's reputation on the line, Nick and Audrey embark on a thrilling journey to solve the mystery and rescue their friend. Categories: - mystery: 10 - comedy: 8 - action: 7 - crime: 6 - romance: 3 Keywords: - kidnapping: 10 - wedding: 10 - married-couple: 9 - whodunit: 9 - detective-couple: 8 - bomb: 8 - interpol: 7 - ex-cop: 7 - private-detective: 7 - nypd: 6 - tropical-island: 6 - ransom-demand: 6 - maharajah: 6 - french-police: 6 - indian-wedding: 5 - friends-wedding: 5 - mystery: 5 - arc-de-triomphe: 5 - henna: 5 - business-partner: 5 - one-armed-man: 4 - bodyguard: 4 - elephant: 4 - new-york-city: 4 - eiffel-tower-paris: 4 - deepfake: 4 - french-police-inspector: 4 - bomb-vest: 4 - countdown-timer: 4 - framed-for-crime: 3 - arc-de-triomphe-paris: 3 - american-abroad: 3 - englishman-abroad: 3 - englishwoman-abroad: 3 - colonel: 3 - eye-patch: 3 - amputee: 3 - beard: 3 - marriage: 3 - paris-france: 3 - murder: 3 - overnight-success: 3 - private-eye: 3 - couples-counseling: 2 - black-stockings: 2 - eiffel-tower: 2 - gun-shot: 2 - helicopter: 2 - helicopter-crash: 2 - time-bomb: 2 - remote-detonator: 2 - maharaja: 2 - jet-ski: 2 - villainess: 2 - bag-of-money: 2 - indian-dance: 2 - money-falling-through-the-air: 2 - theft: 2 - ransom: 2 - private-island: 2 - ransom-delivery: 2
In this dark comedy crime thriller, car salesman Jerry Lundegaard hires two men to kidnap his wife in order to get a ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. However, their plan quickly unravels due to their own incompetence and the relentless pursuit of the pregnant police officer Marge Gunderson. Set in small-town Minnesota, this film explores themes of greed, deception, and unintended consequences.
Captain Phillips is the true story of the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Captain Richard Phillips must navigate through a dangerous hostage situation as he tries to protect his crew and ship from the pirates. The intense cat-and-mouse game between Captain Phillips and the pirates unfolds as they battle for control of the ship.
Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom. MTA dispatcher Walter Garber is assigned to negotiate with the hijackers while they demand $10 million in ransom money. As the situation escalates, Garber must navigate the tense standoff and outwit the mastermind behind the crime.
When a group of terrorists hijacks a transatlantic flight and threatens to release a nerve gas, a team of experts must race against time to stop them. With lives on the line, they must overcome obstacles, disarm bombs, and work together to save the day.
Multi-millionaire Tom Mullen's son is kidnapped, but after initially agreeing to pay the ransom, Mullen then decides to use the ransom money as a bounty. As he navigates the twisted world of kidnappers and corrupt cops, he must find a way to save his son and bring the criminals to justice.
Problem Child follows the story of a mischievous 7-year-old boy who wreaks havoc on his adoptive parents and those around him. From causing mayhem at birthday parties to pulling pranks on his neighbors, this dark comedy explores the life of a problem child and the challenges faced by his foster parents.
The Protégé tells the story of a skilled female assassin who seeks revenge after her mentor and father figure is killed. As she delves into the dark world of power brokers, she uncovers a web of betrayal and deception. With the help of a charming and mysterious man, she sets out on a mission to bring justice and avenge her father figure's death. Along the way, she encounters dangerous enemies, lethal weapons, and thrilling action sequences.
When a wealthy man's chauffeur's son is kidnapped, he must navigate the dangerous underworld of crime to save him. In this classic Japanese film, tensions rise as the police, the underworld, and the high society clash.
When a man calling himself 'the Scorpio Killer' menaces San Francisco, tough-as-nails Police Inspector 'Dirty' Harry Callahan is assigned to track down the crazed psychopath. As Scorpio continues his killing spree, Harry follows the clues and faces off against the villain in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With the lives of innocent people at stake, Harry must confront his own moral code and do whatever it takes to bring Scorpio to justice.
Artemis Fowl, a 12-year-old criminal mastermind, kidnaps a fairy named Holly Short in order to rescue his missing father and restore his family's fortune. Alongside his loyal bodyguard, Butler, Artemis must navigate the hidden world of fairies and magic to outsmart a powerful underground civilization known as the People.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance follows the story of Ryu, a deaf-mute man who becomes determined to exact revenge after his sister is killed and he is fired from his job. In his pursuit of vengeance, Ryu finds himself entangled in a complex web of crime and deceit, leading to tragic consequences.
Detective Alex Cross partners with forensic psychologist Jezzie Flanagan to track down a kidnapper who is targeting young girls. As they uncover more clues, they find themselves tangled in a web of deception and the case becomes personal.
When Jeff Taylor's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he ends up in a dangerous situation as he becomes the target of a psychopath. With his wife abducted, he must navigate a series of intense encounters and fight for his survival.
The Enforcer (1976) follows a maverick cop as he investigates a terrorist group wreaking havoc in San Francisco. With the help of a female police officer, he must stop the group's violent activities before innocent lives are lost. The movie is a thrilling action-packed neo-western with car chases, shootouts, and intense moments of violence.