The Negotiator (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, The Negotiator is a thriller and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues, Lt. Ando, tries to find out why the men decided to take the hospital hostage. Through flashbacks, relevant information is revealed to the audience. When the negotiations are finished, most things seem to be fine until they lose track of the criminals. Then, the story unveils from a different perspective, its roots in feelings of love and vengeance.
Who’s in it. The Negotiator stars Hiroshi Mikami as Inspector Ishida, Mayu Tsuruta as Capt. Maiko Tohno, Shirō Sano as Lt. Ando and Kenichi Endo as Convenience Store Clerk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Negotiator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Negotiator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Negotiator tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Negotiator (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Negotiator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Negotiator worth watching?
- The Negotiator holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Negotiator?
- The Negotiator stars Hiroshi Mikami, Mayu Tsuruta, Shirō Sano, Kenichi Endo and Masatō Ibu.
- When was The Negotiator released?
- The Negotiator was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.