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Hostage (2005) -- A failed police negotiator turned small town cop, must save the lives of a family held hostage, which draws him into a much more dangerous situation.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   34,320 votes
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Writers (WGA):
Robert Crais (novel)
Doug Richardson (screenplay)
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Release Date:
11 March 2005 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Every Second Counts more
Plot:
A failed police negotiator turned small town cop, must save the lives of a family held hostage, which draws him into a much more dangerous situation. full summary | full synopsis
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2 nominations more
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User Comments:
THIS is how a thriller should! Edge of your seat stuff! more (259 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hostage - Entführt (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong graphic violence, language and some drug use.
Runtime:
113 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The word "fuck" is used 89 times. more
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Continuity: In the end scene, in the old hotel, one of the kidnappers points a gun at Talley. Talley has taped a gun to his hand - in one shot the hammer is cocked, in the next it isn't, then it the next shot it goes back to being cocked. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Joe Mack: I need to talk to that motherfucker! You hear me? I want to talk to that fucker right now! I want that motherfucker!
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Movie Connections:
References Freeway (1996) more
Soundtrack:
Outta Here more

FAQ

What is the song that plays when Dennis, Mars, and Kevin are introduced?
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58 out of 87 people found the following comment useful.
THIS is how a thriller should! Edge of your seat stuff!, 11 March 2005
9/10
Author: magicmark from United States

I just loved this movie. Tense. Engrossing. Gripping from start to finish. All words to describe a conversation with Johnny Betts. But they also adequately describe Bruce Willis' latest movie Hostage. The movie could also be referred to as Redemption because that's definitely what you'll see this as if you have been disappointed with Bruce's recent efforts.

Hostage sacrifices heavy action and humor for a darker, more character-driven tale, and it works. THIS is how a thriller should be!

Are you in the mood for a dark, intense, edge-of-your seat thriller? Then Hostage will most certainly entertain. If you're the type of moviegoer who only knows how to complain about clichés and coincidences then I'm sure you'll do the same here. I recommend loosening up and enjoying life a little.

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