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IMDb rating 6.1
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Critic rating 8

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Critic Nick Allen
rated 8

Taylor's film does not just have the law on its side, but extraordinary, human elements of character and compassion.

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Cast & Crew

Luis Mandoki
Director
Garry Chalk
As Agent Chalmers
Colleen Camp
As Joan Evans
Kevin Bacon
As Joe Hickey
Charlize Theron
As Karen Jennings
Dakota Fanning
As Abigail "Abby" Jennings

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In "Trapped," a group of skilled kidnappers, led by the ruthless Joe (Kevin Bacon) and his wife Cheryl (Courtney Love), abduct the six-year-old daughter of a wealthy couple, Dr. Will Jennings (Stuart Townsend) and his wife Karen (Charlize Theron). The kidnappers demand a ransom in exchange for the girl's safe return, but things take a dangerous turn when it's revealed that the child is an asthma sufferer and her medication is running low. As the tense standoff between the kidnappers and the parents unfolds, secrets about the family's past and motivations are revealed, leading to a shocking twist that changes everything. With a talented cast and a gripping, suspenseful plot, "Trapped" is a thrilling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Trapped include Heist, Infernal Affairs, Walking Tall: Lone Justice, Playing God, Harsh Times, Death Sentence.

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Trapped was released in theaters on September 20, 2002.