Hostage Situation Movies

November 3, 2023

Based on actual events, Dog Day Afternoon is not just an intense hostage situation movie but a still relevant exploration of our society.

Life of Crime [2013]

March 2, 2023

Life of Crime is a lighthearted comedy with a lot of familiar faces that doesn't quite get off the ground but is still worth watching.

6 Days [2017]

February 16, 2023

Based on the 1980 siege of the Iranian Embassy, 6 Days is a solid thriller featuring a familiar cast and excellent storytelling.

Heist of the Century 2020 Movie Scene Diego Peretti as Fernando Araujo smiling as Pablo Rago as Marciano is using his special machine to break into security deposit boxes

The Heist of the Century AKA El Robo Del Siglo [2020]

November 24, 2022

Based on incredible true events, The Heist of the Century is probably the most feelgood heist movie you're ever going to see.

Stockholm [2018]

May 20, 2021

If you want to know how the term Stockholm syndrome came to be, check out this easygoing heist movie based on incredible true events.

Call of the Wolf [2017]

February 8, 2017

Indie slow-burn thriller set in the desolate cabin in the middle of a winter where a man realizes he's being hunted and must escape or fight.

Non-Stop [2014]

July 26, 2014

An action movie with an intense atmosphere, flashy visual style and Liam Neeson. Air marshal must figure out who's the threat on a flight of his life.

Thursday [1998]

November 7, 2013

Authentic and gritty look at the world of crime that you will rarely find. Driven by psychopatic and always scheming characters, this is a must-see.

A Hijacking AKA Kapringen [2012]

October 22, 2013

Incredibly intense drama about a crew of a Danish ship taken by Somali pirates and a CEO of the company that owns the ship negotiating for their release.

The Ref [1994]

October 12, 2013

Christmas-themed black comedy with great actors and phenomenal dialogue. It also discusses a lot of interesting issues like marriage, love, and crime.

Pain & Gain [2013]

August 20, 2013

Although the genre that I selected for this movie is comedy, there are a lot of things in Pain &...

The Purge [2013]

Horror Science fiction

August 4, 2013

I know I’ve been saying this a lot lately, but what a great movie! It would seem that more and...

Celda 211 AKA Cell 211 Movie 2009 Scene Luis Tosar as Malamadre leading a prison riot

Celda 211 AKA Cell 211 [2009]

July 10, 2013

Intense, raw, and engaging, Celda 211 AKA Cell 211 is a highly underrated Spanish thriller and one of the best prison movies I've ever seen.

Olympus Has Fallen [2013]

Action

July 8, 2013

Olympus Has Fallen is in the action section and not in random mainstream crappy movie? What has happened to this...

Amatorene [2001]

May 20, 2013

In case you are in a mood for that special blend of black humor, realistic characters and fucked up situations...

Pawn [2013]

April 25, 2013

Pawn. Pawn is the reason why I watch too many boring or just plain bad movies. Out of every 20 bad movies there is one, just one, as awesome as this one.

Compliance [2012]

April 2, 2013

Based on a bizarre true story, Compliance is a gripping tale of power, human nature, and our society unfolding in real-time.

Red State [2011]

February 4, 2012

Disturbing, realistic, and thought-provoking, Red State blends action and horror into a powerful movie about religion, government, and us.

Hostage [2005]

December 22, 2011

A bit darker and character-driven, Hostage, starring Bruce Willis is exactly the entertaining and suspenseful thriller you think it is.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed [2009]

December 4, 2011

Smart and gripping from moment one, The Disappearance of Alice Creed is a minimalist neo-noir crime thriller you need to watch.

The Debt [2010]

December 2, 2011

This is a remake of a less known movie Ha-Hov, about three Mossad (CIA of Israel) agents and their hardships...

Trespass [2011]

November 29, 2011

So stereotypical that it's funny, Trespass 2011 is a silly home invasion movie and a definition of mindless entertainment.

John Q [2002]

Drama

October 16, 2011

Incredibly important, emotional, and compelling, John Q, starring Denzel Washington, is a movie that they don't want you to see.

Flypaper [2011]

October 14, 2011

Unfolding in real-time, Flypaper is a refreshing and entertaining heist comedy offering a lot of action, laughs, and bizarre twists.

Mother’s Day [2010]

August 12, 2011

Mother's Day is a highly underrated and brutal single-location psychological horror unfolding in real-time and loosely based on real events.

Albino Alligator [1996]

November 16, 2009

Featuring an all-star cast, tight storytelling, and a claustrophobic atmosphere, Albino Alligator is a solid hostage situation movie.

The Taking of Pelham 123 [2009]

October 6, 2009

Opening with 99 Problems by Jay-Z, The Taking of Pelham 123 is an exciting and gripping thriller about a group...

The Cottage [2008]

September 4, 2009

Awfully close to achieving its full potential, The Cottage is a distinctly British blend of horror and comedy worth watching.

Airheads [1994]

August 26, 2009

Jam-packed with energy and positive vibes, Airheads is an entertaining movie with a phenomenal cast and original story about radio and metal music.

Hard Candy [2005]

August 12, 2009

Very suspenseful and engaging psychological slow-burner revolving around online dating, pedophilia, and the modern world we live in, a must-see.

Phone Booth [2002]

August 11, 2009

Short, fast and incredibly suspenseful, Phone Booth is an excellent single-location thriller starring Colin Farrell and Forest Whitaker.

Identity [2003]

July 26, 2009

Unfolding over the course of one stormy night and set in a remote hotel, Identity is a well-crafted who done movie full of suspense and mystery.

Inside Man [2006]