Held for Ransom
2000, English. Directed by Lee Stanley.
They Pay or They Die
Held for Ransom is a 2000 direct-to-video film about five high-school students that are kidnapped and held for ransom in a remote swamp area in Florida. It was directed and written by Lee Stanley based on the novel by Lois Duncan.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Held for Ransom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 2000.
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Cast & crew
- Lee StanleyDirector
- Dennis HopperJD
- Zachery Ty BryanGlenn Kirkland
- Kam HeskinJesse McCormick
- Jordan BrowerBruce Kirkland
- Randy SpellingDexter Martin
- Tsianina JoelsonMarianne Donovan
- Timothy BottomsFred Donovan
- Morgan FairchildMrs. Kirkland
- Joan Van ArkNancy Donavan
- Charlene AmoiaStudent #1
- John GetzMr. Kirkland
- Keith MacKechnieDetective Van Bommel
Details
- Released
- 14 November 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lee Stanley, Nickolas Perry
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How long is Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Held for Ransom have a post-credits scene?
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Held for Ransom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Held for Ransom is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Held for Ransom on?
Held for Ransom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 2000. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Held for Ransom?
If you liked Held for Ransom, try Take Down, Union Station, Family Plot.
Who directed Held for Ransom?
Held for Ransom (2000) was directed by Lee Stanley and stars Dennis Hopper, Zachery Ty Bryan, Kam Heskin.