The Uppsala Kidnapping
2018, Swedish. Directed by Anders Skog.
A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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Cast & crew
- Anders SkogDirector
- Poyan KarimiJosef Esfarander
- Peter ÅströmHenning Olausson
- Rasmus LuthanderSebastian Åhlund
- Shirin GolchinShirin Darvish
- Pierre DahlanderRolf Pettersson
- Ulf NybergKalle
- Gabriella BorisMarianne
- Gunilla PaulsenLena
- Dan JohanssonKlas
- Mina AzarianShirin's mother
- Carolina BehrendtzThe neighbor
- Helén Söderqvist HenrikssonThe bank official
Details
- Released
- 24 August 2018
- Original title
- Uppsalakidnappningen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Anders Skog
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The Uppsala Kidnapping runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Uppsala Kidnapping isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 August 2018. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Uppsala Kidnapping?
If you liked The Uppsala Kidnapping, try Family Weekend, The Storm, Somewhere in Queens.
Who directed The Uppsala Kidnapping?
The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018) was directed by Anders Skog and stars Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander.