The Hostage (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, The Hostage is an action and thriller film directed by Bryan Todd, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
Who’s in it. The Hostage stars Ted Prior as Ted, Dana Plato as Leslie, Cynthia Rothrock as Agent Rebecca Peters and Paul Hannum as Agent Sparks, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 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 The Hostage (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hostage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Hostage?
- The Hostage stars Ted Prior, Dana Plato, Cynthia Rothrock, Paul Hannum and Bill Ferrell.
- When was The Hostage released?
- The Hostage was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.