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Kidnapped

2023·Movie·12A·134 min·7.3(377)
DramaHistory

The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.

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Where to watch Kidnapped in United States

Click a service to open Kidnapped there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.

Where is Kidnapped streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaStan, SBS On DemandJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyMosaik Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Kidnapped

Kidnapped is a 2023 Italian-language drama and history film directed by Marco Bellocchio. The cast is led by Enea Sala, Leonardo Maltese, Paolo Pierobon. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.

Kidnapped was produced by The Match Factory, IBC MOvie, and Kavac Film and made in Italy and France. It was released on May 25, 2023, and carries a 12A certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Marco Bellocchio
Writers
Susanna Nicchiarelli, Marco Bellocchio
Release date
May 25, 2023
Original language
Italian
Age rating
12A
Status
Released
Country
Italy, France
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
The Match Factory, IBC MOvie, Kavac Film
#italy#pope#baptism#child kidnapping#19th century#bologna#1850s

Kidnapped cast & crew

Kidnapped was directed by Marco Bellocchio and written by Susanna Nicchiarelli and Marco Bellocchio.

The cast features Enea Sala as Edgardo Mortara (child), Leonardo Maltese as Edgardo Mortara, Paolo Pierobon as Pio IX, Fausto Russo Alesi as Momolo Mortara, Barbara Ronchi as Marianna Mortara, and Andrea Gherpelli as Angelo Padovani.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fabio Massimo Capogrosso, cinematography is by Francesco Di Giacomo, and it was produced by Maurizio Feverati and Alessio Lazzareschi.

Is Kidnapped worth watching?

Kidnapped holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 377 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, Kidnapped is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Kidnapped

In United States, you can stream Kidnapped on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Kidnapped

Enea Sala

Enea Sala

Edgardo Mortara (child)

Leonardo Maltese

Leonardo Maltese

Edgardo Mortara

Paolo Pierobon

Paolo Pierobon

Pio IX

Fausto Russo Alesi

Fausto Russo Alesi

Momolo Mortara

Barbara Ronchi

Barbara Ronchi

Marianna Mortara

Andrea Gherpelli

Andrea Gherpelli

Angelo Padovani

Samuele Teneggi

Samuele Teneggi

Riccardo Mortara

Corrado Invernizzi

Corrado Invernizzi

Giudice Carboni

Filippo Timi

Filippo Timi

Giacomo Antonelli

Fabrizio Gifuni

Fabrizio Gifuni

Pier Gaetano Feletti

Paolo Calabresi

Paolo Calabresi

Sabatino Scazzocchio

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Aurora Camatti

Anna Morisi

Kidnapped — FAQs

Where can I watch Kidnapped in United States?

Kidnapped is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Kidnapped on YouTube TV?

Yes — Kidnapped is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Kidnapped in?

Kidnapped is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Hebrew, Italian, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Kidnapped?

Kidnapped runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

What is Kidnapped rated?

Kidnapped is rated 12A. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 377 ratings.

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