

2026 · 1h 46m · Movie
Power can't protect you.
When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money spent on his political campaign, they have to get their hands dirty and expose a side of their lives they never intended to see the light of day.
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In theaters: October 9, 2026
Digital release: October 9, 2026
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Ben Affleck
Mark Kimball

Kerry Washington
Abigail Kimball

Gillian Anderson
Dayle Burton

Steven Yeun
Sam Allison

Adriana Paz
Cecilia Trujillo

Luis Gerardo Méndez
Ramon

Christopher Woodley
Denny Kimball

Jacob Estrada
Hector

Ray Fisher
Ron Sperling

Taylor Cooper
Hannah

Chris Gann
Rand

Matt Gerald
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