
Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson's Great Adventure Story...Now a Monumental Motion Picture!
Directed by Delbert Mann
Produced by Omnibus Productions, Omnibus-Biography Productions
A classic adventure tale of betrayal and redemption set in 18th-century Scotland, where a wronged orphan finds friendship and purpose amid political upheaval.
Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British.
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Questions people ask
Does Kidnapped end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Kidnapped easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Kidnapped violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Kidnapped sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Kidnapped scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Kidnapped
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Kidnapped
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Kidnapped, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Kidnapped, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Kidnapped, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































