Hostage High (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1997, Hostage High is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Michael W. Watkins, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.

Who’s in it. Hostage High stars Ricky Schroder as Jason Copeland, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Aaron Sullivan, Henry Winkler as Skip Fine and Alexis Cruz as Frankie Rodriguez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hostage High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hostage High page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hostage High tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hostage High (1997)?
In US, Hostage High is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hostage High worth watching?
Hostage High holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hostage High?
Hostage High stars Ricky Schroder, Freddie Prinze Jr., Henry Winkler, Alexis Cruz and Katie Wright.
When was Hostage High released?
Hostage High was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.