Stolen

Based on real events, this crime drama follows Tom Adkins, a detective in a small town who is struggling with the disappearance of his own son. When the mummified remains of a child are discovered in a box, evidence suggests the murder occurred fifty years prior. Adkins becomes obsessed with solving the cold case, eventually discovering unsettling parallels between the old crime and the loss of his child. Through a series of flashbacks, the story examines the connection between two fathers linked by guilt and the pain of losing a son.

Directed by Anders Anderson, the film features a cast including Jon Hamm, Josh Lucas, Rhona Mitra, James Van Der Beek, Jessica Chastain, and Joanna Cassidy. Produced in the United States by companies such as Capitol Films and Boy in the Box, the project operated on a budget of 2 million USD. Upon its release in 2009, the film received mixed reactions. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 122 votes. In contrast, film critics gave the movie a lower score of 3.5/10 from 21 reviews.