Sweet Hostage (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, Sweet Hostage is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Lee Philips, running about 93 minutes. “Was it a kidnapping... or a rescue?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An escaped mental patient kidnaps an illiterate teenage farm girl and takes her to his mountain hide-away, where they soon become friends and, eventually, lovers.
Who’s in it. Sweet Hostage stars Linda Blair as Doris Mae Withers, Martin Sheen as Leonard Hatch, Jeanne Cooper as Mrs. Withers and Lee de Broux as Sheriff Emmet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sweet Hostage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Hostage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Hostage (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Hostage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Hostage worth watching?
- Sweet Hostage holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Hostage?
- Sweet Hostage stars Linda Blair, Martin Sheen, Jeanne Cooper, Lee de Broux and Bert Remsen.
- When was Sweet Hostage released?
- Sweet Hostage was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.