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Held Up

1999·Movie
1h 29min·PG-13
34
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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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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.
Desert Heist ComedySlapstickRoad Trip Gone WrongSitComKidnappingFunnyFast PacedUnderrated

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Held Up legally?

Held Up is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Held Up worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 21). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Held Up rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Held Up?

1 h 29 min

Held Up runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Held Up?

Critics19
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Held Up higher (46) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Held Up in?

EnglishSpanishItalianPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Held Up?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Held Up in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.