A Hijacking

Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.

Cast

Pilou Asbæk

as Mikkel Hartmann

Søren Malling

as Peter C. Ludvigsen

Dar Salim

as Lars Vestergaard

Roland Møller

as Jan Sørensen

Gary Skjoldmose Porter

as Connor Julian

Abdihakin Asgar

as Omar

Amalie Ihle Alstrup

as Maria Hartmann

Amalie Vulff Andersen

as Kamilla Hartmann

Linda Laursen

as Anette Ludvigsen

Keith Pearson

Reviews

amnesiac84

A european version of Captain Phillips: less action, yet a more thoughtful story and screenplay. Another great Danish movie....

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