Kidnapping My Own Daughter (2026)

Kidnapping My Own Daughter is a suspenseful TV movie scheduled for release in 2026. The film centers on Fay Walden, portrayed by Kathryn Kohut, a talented and dedicated social worker with the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Her professional life takes a terrifying turn when she becomes the target of Tess Donnelly, played by Catherine Saindon, an angry and unbalanced woman previously deemed an unfit mother.

The plot escalates into a high-stakes hostage situation where Fay and her family are taken captive by Tess. The narrative explores the intense psychological thriller elements as Fay, whose job involves protecting children from dangerous situations, must now rely on her own resilience to survive a threat that strikes close to home. The story highlights the dangers faced by social workers and the personal toll of their dangerous profession.

• The cast features Kathryn Kohut in the lead role of Fay Walden, with Catherine Saindon playing the antagonist Tess Donnelly.
• Jesse Collin stars as Tess Donnelly's associate or accomplice in the kidnapping plot.
• Chris Violette is listed in the top-billed cast, potentially playing a significant supporting role such as Jacob or another key character.
• The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes, fitting the standard runtime for cable or streaming television movies.