

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
“It was the perfect crime until they got away with it.”
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV | Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is a 2015 English-language drama, action and crime film directed by Daniel Alfredson. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome.
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken was produced by uMedia, Splendid Film, and Informant Europe SPRL and made in Belgium and United Kingdom. It was released on March 12, 2015, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Daniel Alfredson
- Writers
- William Brookfield
- Release date
- March 12, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- uMedia, Splendid Film, Informant Europe SPRL
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken cast & crew
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken was directed by Daniel Alfredson and written by William Brookfield.
The cast features Anthony Hopkins as Freddy Heineken, Jim Sturgess as Cor Van Hout, Sam Worthington as Willem Holleeder, Ryan Kwanten as Jan 'Cat' Boellard, Mark van Eeuwen as Frans 'Spikes' Meijer, and Thomas Cocquerel as Martin 'Brakes' Erkamps.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lucas Vidal, cinematography is by Fredrik Bäckar, and it was produced by Hugo Grumbar and Eric Brenner.
Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken worth watching?
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 666 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and crime, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
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Cast of Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

Anthony Hopkins
Freddy Heineken

Jim Sturgess
Cor Van Hout

Sam Worthington
Willem Holleeder

Ryan Kwanten
Jan 'Cat' Boellard

Mark van Eeuwen
Frans 'Spikes' Meijer

Thomas Cocquerel
Martin 'Brakes' Erkamps

Jemima West
Sonja Holleeder

David Dencik
Ab Doderer

Vera Van Dooren
Ma Holleeder

Kat Lindsay
Karin

Roy McCrerey
Iverson

Vince Canlas
Chinese Restaurant Owner
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kidnapping Mr. Heineken in United States?
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken in?
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Italian, Dutch. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken?
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Kidnapping Mr. Heineken rated?
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 666 ratings.











