The Hostage (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, The Hostage is a comedy and drama film directed by Laila Pakalnina, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The Hijacker lands the plane at the Rīga Airport. 7 year-old Tom, travelling on his own, voluntarily becomes a hostage. Along with the traditional demands, the Hijacker adds the demands of the little hostage – beginning with some local chocolate and a self-instruction tape for learning the native language, and ending with organizing a Song Festival and a special biathletes’ performance – all ideas originating from a CD on Latvia.
Who’s in it. The Hostage stars Branko Završan as Hijacker, Kristaps Mednis as Tom, Ivars Brakovskis as Visvaldis and Pauls Butkēvičs as Antons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Hostage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hostage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hostage (2006)?
- In US, The Hostage is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hostage worth watching?
- The Hostage holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hostage?
- The Hostage stars Branko Završan, Kristaps Mednis, Ivars Brakovskis, Pauls Butkēvičs and Uldis Dumpis.
- When was The Hostage released?
- The Hostage was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.