Tom Mullen is a successful airline owner living a comfortable life in New York City with his wife Kate and their son Sean. However, their lives take a drastic turn when Sean is kidnapped during a science fair, and the Mullens are thrust into a nightmare. The kidnappers demand a $2 million ransom for Sean's safe return, and Tom initially complies, working closely with FBI agents to strategize how to recover his son. Tensions run high as the clock ticks and the stakes grow ever more perilous.

Frustrated with the lack of progress and fearing for Sean’s safety, Tom decides to take an unorthodox approach by turning the ransom money into a bounty on the kidnappers’ heads, making a public announcement that drastically shifts the power dynamics of the situation. This decision puts immense strain on his relationship with Kate and sets off a chain of intense and dangerous events, as the kidnappers now have to deal with both law enforcement and anyone motivated by the substantial reward. Tom's bold move leads to an escalating battle of wits, leaving the fate of their son hanging in the balance and forcing everyone involved to confront their deepest fears and moral boundaries.