The Kidnapping of a President (2026)
Finnish comedy drama film directed by Samuli Valkama
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 27m 87 min
- Released
- 4 September 2026
- Language
- Finnish
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Kidnapping of a President has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 min). The Finnish film released on 4 September 2026. It is directed by Samuli Valkama and stars Jussi Vatanen, Pertti Sveholm and Aku Sipola.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Samuli Valkama
- Cast
- Jussi Vatanen, Pertti Sveholm, Aku Sipola, Elias Salonen, Pääru Oja, Riitta Havukainen, Lukáš Erba, Josef Horák
- Written by
- Samuli Valkama, John Lundsten
- Produced by
- John Lundsten, Melli Maikkula
- Production
- Tack Films
- Distribution
- Nordisk Film
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Netherlands
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 4 September 2026
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Kidnapping of a President?
The Kidnapping of a President has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes, or 87 min.
When did The Kidnapping of a President release?
The Kidnapping of a President released on 4 September 2026.
Who directed The Kidnapping of a President?
The Kidnapping of a President is directed by Samuli Valkama.
Who is in the cast of The Kidnapping of a President?
The cast of The Kidnapping of a President includes Jussi Vatanen, Pertti Sveholm, Aku Sipola, Elias Salonen, Pääru Oja and Riitta Havukainen.
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