Hostage

2005

"Every second counts when lives are on the line."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Bajo amenaza^? 🇵🇹 PT: Hostage - Reféns^? 🇨🇳 ZH: 硬汉也有迟暮时^? 🇷🇴 RO: Ostaticul KA: Mdzevali^? All international titles (12) →

Crime Action Thriller 113 min 6.5/10

Synopsis

Hostage is a movie released in 2005.

Hostage is a 2005 crime action thriller that delves into the intense world of negotiation and desperation. The film centers on a seasoned police negotiator who finds himself ensnared in a harrowing situation when a family is taken hostage during a botched robbery. As the tension escalates, the protagonist grapples with his own troubled past while attempting to navigate the complex dynamics of the hostage scenario. The atmosphere is charged with suspense, as the clock ticks down and the stakes rise for both the captors and the hostages. The film explores themes of morality, redemption, and the psychological toll of crisis situations. With its blend of action and emotional depth, Hostage provides a gripping look at the lengths one will go to in order to protect others while confronting personal demons. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of urgency and peril, keeping viewers engaged as the characters face their dire circumstances.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	4/5
Sexual Content	1/5
Language	2/5
Drugs / Alcohol	1/5
Frightening Elements	4/5

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Violence

The film contains intense scenes of violence, including physical confrontations and the use of firearms. Some characters experience injury or threat of harm.

Sexual Content

There are minimal sexual references and some suggestive situations, but no explicit sexual content is depicted.

Language

There is mild use of profanity throughout the film, including occasional strong language.

Drugs / Alcohol

There are brief mentions of alcohol consumption, but it is not a central theme.

Frightening Elements

The film includes suspenseful and tense moments that may be frightening for younger viewers, including scenes of hostage situations.

Summary for parents:

Hostage is a crime thriller that features intense action and violence, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parents should be aware of the film's suspenseful nature and moderate language use, as well as minimal sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised for children under 13.

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Box Office

Budget: $52,000,000

Revenue: $77,944,725

Profit $25,944,725

ROI +49.9% (1.5x)

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Cast of Hostage

Bruce Willis

Jeff Talley

Ben Foster

Mars Krupcheck

Jonathan Tucker

Dennis Kelly

Jimmy Bennett

Tommy Smith

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Keywords

#fbi 63 #kidnapping 62 #home invasion 15 #police operation 9 #hostage situation 7 #hostage negotiator 3

Production Companies

Miramax

Yari Film Group

Cheyenne Enterprises

Stratus Film Co.

Trivia & Fun Facts about Hostage

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• The film was shot primarily in Los Angeles, taking advantage of the city's diverse architecture to portray various settings required by the plot.

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• The lead actor underwent extensive training in negotiation techniques to authentically portray a police negotiator facing high-stakes scenarios.

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• One of the background characters can be seen wearing a shirt featuring the logo of a fictional security company that appears in another film directed by the same director.

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• During a tense scene, a continuity error occurs where the position of a character's weapon changes between shots without any explanation.

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• The film shares thematic elements with other crime thrillers that focus on the moral dilemmas faced by law enforcement officers, such as 'Training Day' and 'The Negotiator'.

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• The soundtrack features a blend of orchestral and urban music, symbolizing the clash between the chaotic criminal underworld and the structured world of law enforcement.

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