Hostage (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Hostage is an action and drama film directed by Percival Rubens, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carrying a religious leader to use as their main hostage. They soon learn that they have an added bonus of the daughter and grandson of Colonel Shaw, a bigwig in the country. The grandson all the while has to cope with the dual problems of being hijacked and held hostage while needing a kidney transplant. The hijackers have everything in their favor, except that the colonel's daughter is the sweetheart of Major Sam Striker. Striker puts together a band of mercenaries and sets about freeing the hostages.
Who’s in it. Hostage stars Wings Hauser as Maj. Sam Striker, Karen Black as Laura Lawrence, Kevin McCarthy as Col. Tim Shaw and Nancy Locke as Nicole Newman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostage (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hostage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hostage?
- Hostage stars Wings Hauser, Karen Black, Kevin McCarthy, Nancy Locke and Robert Whitehead.
- When was Hostage released?
- Hostage was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.