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Hostage

  • 20052005
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  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
112K
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Bruce Willis in Hostage (2005)
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When a family is held hostage, former hostage negotiator Jeff Talley arrives at the scene. Talley's own family is kidnapped and Talley must decide which is more important: saving a family he... Read allWhen a family is held hostage, former hostage negotiator Jeff Talley arrives at the scene. Talley's own family is kidnapped and Talley must decide which is more important: saving a family he doesn't even know or saving his own family.When a family is held hostage, former hostage negotiator Jeff Talley arrives at the scene. Talley's own family is kidnapped and Talley must decide which is more important: saving a family he doesn't even know or saving his own family.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,218
632
  • Director
    • Florent-Emilio Siri
  • Writers
    • Robert Crais(novel)
    • Doug Richardson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Kevin Pollak
    • Serena Scott Thomas
  • Director
    • Florent-Emilio Siri
  • Writers
    • Robert Crais(novel)
    • Doug Richardson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Kevin Pollak
    • Serena Scott Thomas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 306User reviews
    • 146Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Jeff Talley
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Walter Smith
    Serena Scott Thomas
    Serena Scott Thomas
    • Jane Talley
    Jimmy Bennett
    Jimmy Bennett
    • Tommy Smith
    Michelle Horn
    Michelle Horn
    • Jennifer Smith
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Mars Krupcheck
    Jonathan Tucker
    Jonathan Tucker
    • Dennis Kelly
    Marshall Allman
    Marshall Allman
    • Kevin Kelly
    Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis
    • Amanda Talley
    Kim Coates
    Kim Coates
    • The Watchman
    Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper
    • Wil Bechler
    Tina Lifford
    Tina Lifford
    • Laura Shoemaker
    Ransford Doherty
    Ransford Doherty
    • Mike Anders
    Marjean Holden
    Marjean Holden
    • Carol Flores
    Michael D. Roberts
    Michael D. Roberts
    • Ridley
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • Bill Jorgenson
    Randy McPherson
    Randy McPherson
    • Kovak
    Hector Luis Bustamante
    Hector Luis Bustamante
    • Officer Ruiz
    • Director
      • Florent-Emilio Siri
    • Writers
      • Robert Crais(novel)
      • Doug Richardson(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bruce Willis's daughter in the movie, Amanda, was played by his real-life daughter Rumer Willis. Rumer wanted the part, but Bruce made her audition like everyone else, and she got the part.
    • Goofs
      Marshal is seen siphoning fuel out of a Mercedes. All modern Mercedes (and modern vehicles in general) are equipped with screens in the fuel line to prevent siphoning.
    • Quotes

      Jeff Talley: Fucking rich people.

    • Crazy credits
      The beginning and end credits take place as a virtual camera moves through a digitally replicated set with frozen action. This then fades into and out of the live action at the beginning and end of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Bruce Willis/Jaime King/Regina Spektor (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Outta Here
      Written by Rob Bryton & Neil Cross
      Performed by K.I.N.D
      For Savage Arts Entertainment

    User reviews306

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    THIS is how a thriller should! Edge of your seat stuff!
    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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    • SpanishRicky
    • Mar 11, 2005

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    • What is the song that plays when Dennis, Mars, and Kevin are introduced?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giải Cứu Con Tin
    • Filming locations
      • San Gabriel Canyon Road & Old San Gabriel Canyon Rd, Azusa, California, USA(Canyon Inn, E corner, demolished)
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Stratus Film Co.
      • Cheyenne Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $52,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,639,939
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,800,000
      • Mar 13, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $77,663,556
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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