Hostage (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2014, Hostage is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Juraj Nvota, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Tragicomic family film about the world of children heroes - particularly the son of a local communist officer and his friend, a little hostage of the regime, whose parents emigrated to the West, few years before "Prague Spring" and the occupation of Czechoslovakia. Camaraderie, the first big discoveries of love, enemy gang fights and naive ideas are confronted with the reality of adult's world. The film is about the first contacts with bizarre and absurd reality of relationships and attitudes of adults, politics, emigration, but also betrayal and death and about how all those things form and transform the lives of small boys, who are forced to grow up too quickly.
Who’s in it. Hostage stars Richard Labuda as Petr, Libuše Šafránková as Babička, Milan Lasica as Děda and Ondřej Vetchý, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Hostage has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $119K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostage (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hostage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hostage worth watching?
- Hostage holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hostage?
- Hostage stars Richard Labuda, Libuše Šafránková, Milan Lasica, Ondřej Vetchý and Alexander Bárta.
- When was Hostage released?
- Hostage was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.