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Hostage for a Day

1994Movie1 h 35 min

37

WeakGoodWatch score

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.

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Friends night
Teens
Drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: John Candy
Written by: Kari Hildebrand, Robert David Crane, PJ Torokvei
Music by: Ian Thomas

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Facts

April 25, 1994 · 1 h 35 min · Strong Language

Released: April 25, 1994
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

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Where can I stream Hostage for a Day?

In the United States, Hostage for a Day is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV.

Is Hostage for a Day worth watching?

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.5).

Will Hostage for a Day make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (5 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).