Hostage
When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
Release Year
2005
Runtime
113 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
Why This Page Helps
Hostage is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does Hostage have?
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How complex is Hostage?
Hostage lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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