Hostage (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, Hostage is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Florent-Emilio Siri, running about 113 minutes. “Every second counts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
Who’s in it. Hostage stars Bruce Willis as Jeff Talley, Jimmy Bennett as Tommy Smith, Michelle Horn as Jennifer Smith and Ben Foster as Mars Krupcheck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hostage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $77.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostage (2005)?
- In US, Hostage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hostage worth watching?
- Hostage holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hostage?
- Hostage stars Bruce Willis, Jimmy Bennett, Michelle Horn, Ben Foster and Kevin Pollak.
- When was Hostage released?
- Hostage was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.