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The Little Kidnappers is a heartwarming family drama movie that takes the audience through a journey of emotions, relationships, and growth. The story revolves around two Scottish boys, Harry and Davy, who live with their widowed father, Adam MacAdam (played by Bruce Greenwood), in a small and shabby coastal village. The boys are close to their father, but they often feel lonely and isolated as they do not have any friends or siblings their age to play with.

One day, Harry and Davy stumble upon two gentle and adorable Shetland ponies that belong to the wealthy and eccentric Charles Robertson (played by Charlton Heston), who lives in a grand castle overlooking the village. The boys become fascinated with the ponies and start taking care of them secretly, despite the fact that the animals are being watched over by the stern and protective estate manager, McGregor (played by Duncan Fraser).

As the boys bond with the ponies, they also develop a friendship with Charles, who is a grumpy and eccentric old man, but has a soft spot for the boys. Charles discovers the boys' secret and sees their love and care for the ponies. He appreciates the boys' heart and spirit and offers them a job at his estate, looking after the entire stable of sixteen horses. Harry and Davy are thrilled at the opportunity, and Adam agrees to let them take the job.

However, the boys soon face a major dilemma when Adam falls ill, and they need to come up with a large sum of money to pay for his medical expenses. Seeing no other choice, they hatch a desperate plan to kidnap Charles' two Shetland ponies and ransom them off for the money they need. Harry and Davy are conflicted about the plan, but they feel that they have no other choice and go ahead with it.

The rest of the movie follows the boys' adventure and how they reconcile with their actions, learn important life lessons, and forge stronger bonds with their father, Charles, and each other. The movie beautifully captures the innocence, wonder, and imagination of childhood, the power of friendship and compassion, and the importance of family and community.

The Little Kidnappers is set in the breathtaking Scottish landscape, with stunning cinematography and a touching soundtrack that complements the story. The movie has a strong cast, with Bruce Greenwood delivering a poignant and nuanced performance as the caring and supportive father, Charlton Heston bringing his signature charisma and gravitas to the role of the grumpy yet kind-hearted old man, and the two child actors (Jesse Bradford and Stephen Quarrie) portraying Harry and Davy with naturalism and charm.

Overall, The Little Kidnappers is a delightful movie that will warm your heart and leave you with a sense of nostalgia and optimism. It is a perfect choice for family movie night or anyone who loves a good story with a lot of heart.

Little Kidnappers, The is a 1991 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.