Held Up (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1999, Held Up is a comedy film directed by Steve Rash, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.
Who’s in it. Held Up stars Jamie Foxx as Michael, Nia Long as Rae, Barry Corbin as Pembry and John Cullum as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Held Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Held Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Held Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Held Up (1999)?
- In US, Held Up is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Held Up worth watching?
- Held Up holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Held Up?
- Held Up stars Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Barry Corbin, John Cullum and Jake Busey.
- When was Held Up released?
- Held Up was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.