Held Hostage (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2009, Held Hostage is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Grant Harvey, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Michelle a single mother is kidnapped by three masked men and held hostage until she is forced to rob a bank which is the only option she has to saving her only child's life while they are both wired to explode.
Who’s in it. Held Hostage stars Julie Benz as Michelle Estey, Brendan Penny as Chris Clark, Natasha Calis as Breea Estey and Bruce McGill as Ben Summers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Held Hostage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Held Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Held Hostage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Held Hostage (2009)?
- In US, Held Hostage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Held Hostage worth watching?
- Held Hostage holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Held Hostage?
- Held Hostage stars Julie Benz, Brendan Penny, Natasha Calis, Bruce McGill and Tom Carey.
- When was Held Hostage released?
- Held Hostage was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.