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Held Up

1999Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

34

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34

BadGoodWatch score

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Summary

What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.

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Date night
Friends night
Party vibe

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Directed by: Steve Rash
Written by: Jeff Eastin, Erik Fleming
Produced by: Neal H. Moritz, Stokely Chaffin
Music by: Robert Folk

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October 8, 1999 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released: October 8, 1999
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Made in: United States
Available in: 35 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Held Up?"

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Where can I stream Held Up?

In the United States, Held Up streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Held Up worth watching?

34

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 21). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Held Up okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Held Up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Held Up?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.