The Bait
The Bait
2009, English. Directed by Aleks Rosenberg.
This direct-to-video crime saga concerns Fariq, the head of an Islamic terrorist cell whose accounts are suddenly frozen by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Desperate for money to finance his operations, he decides to abduct a wealthy Jewish child and demand ransom - which pits every federal agent in Miami against him.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
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- 30 August 2009
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The Bait runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is The Bait on?
The Bait isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bait?
If you liked The Bait, try Trapped, Breaking In, The Siege.
Who directed The Bait?
The Bait (2009) was directed by Aleks Rosenberg.