Hostages (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 6.1
Released in 2022, Hostages is a documentary series.
What it’s about. On November 4, 1979, Iranian student activists stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking over 60 Americans hostage. What was planned as a 48-hour sit-in to protest American imperialism, ballooned into an international crisis and 24/7 media event that would last 444 days. With never-before-seen archival footage and revelatory new interviews with the American hostages and Iranian hostage-takers alike, the series is a gripping chronicle of one of the most dramatic international deadlocks in American history, a deep dive into the geo-political history that led to the crisis, and an exploration of the political fallout that reverberates today.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hostages has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hostages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostages tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostages (2022)?
- In US, Hostages is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hostages worth watching?
- Hostages holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Hostages released?
- Hostages was released in 2022.