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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Drama · Action · Crime · 2015
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.
Movie details
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
“It was the perfect crime until they got away with it.”
2015 Drama · Action · Crime 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.0 / 10
Community rating
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Kidnapping Mr. Heineken?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Daniel Alfredson
Written by
William Brookfield
Anthony Hopkins
Freddy Heineken
Jim Sturgess
Cor Van Hout
Sam Worthington
Willem Holleeder
Ryan Kwanten
Jan 'Cat' Boellard
Mark van Eeuwen
Frans 'Spikes' Meijer
Thomas Cocquerel
Martin 'Brakes' Erkamps
Jemima West
Sonja Holleeder
Court is in session
Put Kidnapping Mr. Heineken on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
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