Amber Alert: Release date, trailer, cast, plot and more

Amber Alert is an upcoming thriller releasing in theaters on September 27, as per the Lionsgate press site. The plot centers around the abduction of a 7-year-old girl named Charlotte Bryce.

After her disappearance, an Amber Alert is issued, and the suspense quickly builds as a rideshare driver, Shane, and his passenger, Jacqueline, realize they are trailing the kidnapper.

The official synopsis of the movie mentions:

"An ordinary rideshare becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when Jaq and Shane receive an alert of child abduction on their phones. Quickly realizing they are behind a car that matches the description of the kidnappers, Jaq and Shane desperately race against time to save the child's life."

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Amber Alert’s plot and everything you need to know

In the movie, the central focus is on Shane and Jacqueline who find themselves in the middle of a terrifying situation when Charlotte Bryce is taken in broad daylight. They recognize the car involved in the kidnapping and with no immediate police help, the characters are forced to act quickly, leading to a thrilling car chase.

The plot intensifies as they track down the suspect to his hideout. Throughout the chase, they stay in constant contact with the authorities while ensuring they remain undetected. The pressure mounts when they realize that the kidnapper is armed, making their mission more dangerous.

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Cast and crew

Amber Alert cast features Hayden Panettiere and Tyler James Williams in lead roles. Hayden Panettiere stars as Jacqueline (Jaq), and Tyler James Williams plays Shane, a rideshare driver. Kevin Dunn takes on the role of Sgt. Casey. Saidah Arrika Ekulona portrays Cici, and Katie McClellan appears as Monica Bryce.

The supporting cast in the movie includes Ducky Cash as Charlotte, the abducted child at the center of the film. Tommy Kramer, Sean Ramey, and Kruz Valero round out the cast with smaller but significant roles that drive the story forward.

Directed by Kerry Bellessa, the film also features several producers, including Panettiere and Williams themselves.

Amber Alert is produced by a talented team, including Kerry and Summer Bellessa, who also directed the film. Hayden Panettiere and Tyler James Williams, the lead actors, serve as executive producers.

Other executive producers include David Gendron, Shaun Greenspan, and Joseph Restaino, who contributed to bringing this intense thriller to life with their collaborative efforts.

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The trailer of the movie

The movie trailer opens with the haunting image of Charlotte Bryce being abducted in front of her mother. The tense atmosphere builds as viewers find that Shane and Jacqueline realize they are following the kidnapper's car.

The trailer features quick cuts between the characters, the fast-moving chase, and the ominous voice of a police officer warning, "This creep is armed, and they’re not."

The trailer continues with Shane and Jacqueline racing down highways, narrowly avoiding detection, and making desperate calls to 911. The tension reaches its peak when they lose signal and face the reality that help is too far away.

The final moments show a confrontation at the kidnapper’s hideout, stating, "If we don’t find him, she’ll be gone forever" echoing in the background.