Best Kidnapping Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best kidnapping movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 28 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The Vanishing 1988 ★ 7.4

Big Trouble in Little China 1986 ★ 7.2

Escape from New York 1981 ★ 7.1

Places in the Heart 1984 ★ 7.2

Nine to Five 1980 ★ 7.0

Streets of Fire 1984 ★ 6.9

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone 1989 ★ 6.9

Romancing the Stone 1984 ★ 6.8

Commando 1985 ★ 6.7

Shoot to Kill 1988 ★ 6.6

My Lucky Stars 1985 ★ 6.6

Ruthless People 1986 ★ 6.6

Flesh + Blood 1985 ★ 6.6

Twice Upon a Time 1983 ★ 6.6

The Last Dragon 1985 ★ 6.5

The Hit 1984 ★ 6.5

Beauty in Rope Hell 1983 ★ 5.8

The Jewel of the Nile 1985 ★ 6.2

First Name: Carmen 1983 ★ 6.0

The Border 1982 ★ 6.0

The Honorary Consul 1983 ★ 5.8

Stick 1985 ★ 5.5

Endangered Species 1982 ★ 4.9

A Stranger Is Watching 1982 ★ 4.6