Holiday Hostage (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Holiday Hostage is a comedy film directed by D.W. Moffett, running about 16 minutes. “You think your family is messed up? A comedic short film about a dysfunctional Jewish family held hostage on Thanksgiving.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It’s Thanksgiving night and all Abby and David want to do is quickly eat their turkey and ditch their overbearing “still has their umbilical cords” Jewish mother. Before they can make their getaway, Gary, a deranged ex-convict, breaks in and takes the family hostage. Tensions are high, family secrets are revealed, and Gary just forced everyone to go the bathroom with him. At least Grandma is here to calm everyone down. Just kidding, she’s batshit crazy. Can this family make peace with each other before they’re offed? Oy vey!
Who’s in it. Holiday Hostage stars Don Stark as Gary, Maggie Wheeler as Mom, Bunny Levine as Grandma and David Storch as David, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holiday Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holiday Hostage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holiday Hostage (2018)?
- In US, Holiday Hostage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Holiday Hostage?
- Holiday Hostage stars Don Stark, Maggie Wheeler, Bunny Levine, David Storch and Abby Walla.
- When was Holiday Hostage released?
- Holiday Hostage was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.