Hostage (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Hostage is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Constantine Giannaris, running about 105 minutes. “I want only young people in the bus. If I get killed, not only my mother should cry. Theirs should cry too...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by the real-life story of a bus hijacking in Northern Greece, HOSTAGE explores the sensitive issue of Greek-Albanian relations through a young Albanian who takes over an intercity bus. Upon hijacking the bus, he takes the seven passengers hostage and demands a ransom of half and million euro, and safe passage to his homeland of Albania. Surrounded by police, the bus trundles towards the Albanian border and the tension mounts until the final harrowing conclusion.
Who’s in it. Hostage stars Arto Apartian as Giannis, Stathis Papadopoulos as Elion Senja, Theodora Tzimou as Iliana and Yannis Stankoglou as Grigoris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, 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 Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostage (2005)?
- 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 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hostage?
- Hostage stars Arto Apartian, Stathis Papadopoulos, Theodora Tzimou, Yannis Stankoglou and Minas Hatzisavvas.
- When was Hostage released?
- Hostage was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.