Kidnapping Inc.

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Kidnapping Inc.

2025

1h 45m

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The son of a wealthy presidential candidate has just been kidnapped. The kidnappers are demanding a hefty ransom. Doc and Zoe are two amateur gangsters -- and soccer freaks -- who must deliver the young man to their ruthless boss. Impulsive Zoe accidentally kills the candidate's son. Faced with a terrible fate for killing their hostage, Doc and Zoe stumble upon Patrick and his nine-month-pregnant wife, Laura. The young couple must, at all costs, catch a flight out of Haiti to give birth in the US to get citizenship for their baby. Patrick's great misfortune is that he looks exactly like the senator's dead son. In the midst of a heated election and a Barça-Real classico match, Doc and Zoe find themselves at the center of a political conspiracy.

Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

02/07/2025

3/4

It's this heightened reality that gives “Kidnapping Inc.” its distinct flavor, a sense of chaos that spares no one, that’s so over-the-top, it’s hard not to laugh at the outsized reactions and the story of characters double and triple crossing each.

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

02/02/2024

2.5/4

This outrageous farce had greater potential than what is currently realized on screen.

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Siddhant Adlakha

IndieWire

01/24/2024

D

Lacks laughs, insight and personal ethos.

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

Nov 22

C+

Mourral has soaked in a lot of Tarantino as well as other American crime movies, so the film moves swiftly. And his two leads, Jasmuel Andri and Rolaphton Mercure are top-notch. The end results are rather disappointingly vapid, but fun.

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Aug 4

3/5

Accentuated by some eccentric editing and camera work, and anchored by its convincing lead performances, the film has a madcap energy that's hard not to love.

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Jul 29

Kidnapping Inc. is a comedic and delightful surprise that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

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Martine

02/09/2025

anything around Haiti is often sad, this movie was able to talk about a serious societal problem, kidnapping, talk about politicians and power and greed and still have a human story, sprinkled with humor all rapped into one. congratulations

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Makayla H

@RT74517184 Jun 23

Great movie, will put together. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Great adaptation of the issues currently being faced in Haiti. This movie had comedy, drama, action and suspense with great acting. Will definitely watch this again.

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Lindsey Rebecca D

@RT65653593 May 30

Absolutely loved Kidnapping Inc! It’s funny, fast-paced, and totally original. The characters are unforgettable, and the story keeps you guessing the whole way through. I laughed, I was shocked, and I couldn’t look away. One of the best films I’ve seen this year. highly recommend!

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ROSARIOFILMMAKER L

@RT16754502 May 29

Although this film portrays the harsh reality of what occurred over several years in what was once a beautiful country, the director succeeds in addressing this sensitive, painful, and violent subject with subtlety, using dark humor and the innocence of the characters to soften the impact and even bring moments of laughter. On a technical level, the film also demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, rivaling other works in the same genre. Hats off to the entire team. I truly loved it.

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Gaethan C

@RT29013641 May 28

The first Haitian feature film to premiere at Sundance, this action-comedy-turned-drama offers a gripping dive into Port-au-Prince, Haitian culture, and the harsh realities Haitians face daily. Get ready to laugh, be surprised, and stay on the edge of your seat as two hapless kidnappers stumble through a series of misadventures. It's a must-see!

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fabz p

@RT11854462 May 25

This movie show what the haitians living in haiti and those who left experienced. Struggle of trying to live in the country, the political corruption , police corruption, kidnappings by family members/ friends and complete strangers. The horrors the kidnappings victims faced and experienced. Your emotions will be all over the place. The editing was very good. Its good movie. Go watch it.

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The son of a wealthy presidential candidate has just been kidnapped. The kidnappers are demanding a hefty ransom. Doc and Zoe are two amateur gangsters -- and soccer freaks -- who must deliver the young man to their ruthless boss. Impulsive Zoe accidentally kills the candidate's son. Faced with a terrible fate for killing their hostage, Doc and Zoe stumble upon Patrick and his nine-month-pregnant wife, Laura. The young couple must, at all costs, catch a flight out of Haiti to give birth in the US to get citizenship for their baby. Patrick's great misfortune is that he looks exactly like the senator's dead son. In the midst of a heated election and a Barça-Real classico match, Doc and Zoe find themselves at the center of a political conspiracy.

Director: Bruno Mourral
Producer: Samuel Chauvin, Bruno Mourral, Yanick Létourneau, Gilbert Mirambeau Jr., Gaëthan Chancy
Screenwriter: Bruno Mourral, Jasmuel Andri, Jasmuel Andri, Bruno Mourral, Gilbert Mirambeau Jr.
Distributor: Dark Star Pictures
Production Co: BHM Films, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Backup Media, Muska Films, TV5MONDE, Fonds Jeune Création Francophone (FJCF), Téléfilm Canada, Peripheria Productions, Canal+, Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC), Fonds Images de la Francophonie, Promenade Films
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 7, 2025
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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