

Kidnapped
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.
Where to watch Kidnapped in United States
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Where is Kidnapped streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan, SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Mosaik Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon 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
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
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Cast of Kidnapped

Enea Sala
Edgardo Mortara (child)

Leonardo Maltese
Edgardo Mortara

Paolo Pierobon
Pio IX

Fausto Russo Alesi
Momolo Mortara

Barbara Ronchi
Marianna Mortara

Andrea Gherpelli
Angelo Padovani

Samuele Teneggi
Riccardo Mortara

Corrado Invernizzi
Giudice Carboni

Filippo Timi
Giacomo Antonelli

Fabrizio Gifuni
Pier Gaetano Feletti

Paolo Calabresi
Sabatino Scazzocchio
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.











