Kidnapped1960Kidnapped
1960
Young David Balfour goes to claim his inheritance, only to be cheated by his miserly uncle and shanghaied aboard a ship bound for the Carolinas. With the Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart, he escapes and flees across the Scottish Highlands.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure: an honest Lowland boy and a swaggering Highland rebel become loyal friends across their differences.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Sword fights, a battle aboard ship, shootings, and the uncle's attempt to kill David are mostly bloodless but intense for little ones; the villain is exposed and justice done. Nothing else of note.
Kidnapped (1960)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did David's uncle want him gone?
- How were David and Alan different? Why did they become friends?
- When did David show courage?
- Was Alan a good man?
Content advisory
Dove (all ages) and WebSearch synthesis: sword fights, a ship battle, shootings, and an attempted murder, generally bloodless; no sex, language, or drug concerns reported.
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Kidnapped DVD (Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
DVD · July 4, 2006
Coming later
Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.