Held Up (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2010, Held Up is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Arthur Mulholland, running about 86 minutes. “Best. Heist. Ever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia) stars opposite Jon Dore in this hilarious heist comedy written and directed by Jason and Randy Sklar (Cheap Seats). A disgruntled and bored bank teller named Ray (Jon Dore) finally gets his wish for some excitement when the branch is held up by two teams of crazy robbers disguised as Rocky I, Rocky II, Batman and Robin. As the robbery unfolds, the hostages fall victim to a comedic version of the Stockholm Syndrome and begin sympathizing with their dimwitted captors, which leads to an extended siege as Ray pursues a romantic relationship with one of the robbers (Kaitlin Olson).
Who’s in it. Held Up stars Steve Agee as Homeless Guy, Maria Bamford as Rachel Gonzales, Jon Dore as Ray and Cyrus Farmer as Rocky 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Held Up has proved divisive with audiences.
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 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 (2010)?
- In US, Held Up 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 Held Up worth watching?
- Held Up holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Held Up?
- Held Up stars Steve Agee, Maria Bamford, Jon Dore, Cyrus Farmer and Suzy Nakamura.
- When was Held Up released?
- Held Up was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.