Hijack (2023)
Kernel Score: 85% · 737 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2023-06-28
Seasons: 2 · 15 episodes
Where to watch Hijack
- Stream: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Expert negotiator Sam Nelson is in for the ride of his life—and so is everyone on board with him—after a group of hijackers take control. Sam will try every move in his playbook to take them down...as the stakes grow higher by the second.
Hijack parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Hijack is a tense thriller about a plane hijacking and hostage negotiation.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts an airplane hijacking with terrorism and high-stakes hostage tension.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Idris Elba as Sam Nelson
- Christine Adams as Marsha Smith-Nelson
- Albrecht Schuch as Freddie
- Christian Näthe as Otto
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as Olivia Thatcher
- Lisa Vicari as Clara Berger
- Dejan Bućin as Zoran Beck
- Karima McAdams as Jess
- Jasmine Bayes as Mei Tan
- Toby Jones as Peter Faber
Hijack FAQ
Is Hijack good?
Hijack has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 737 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hijack?
In the US you can stream Hijack on Apple TV.
Is Hijack OK for kids?
Hijack is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Hijack is a tense thriller about a plane hijacking and hostage negotiation.
What shows are like Hijack?
If you liked Hijack, try The Day of the Jackal, Good Girls, Taboo and The Capture.