Hard Time: Hostage Hotel

1999·Movie
1h 28min
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–22%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

One night can cost your life.

A California congressman's wife and daughter are abducted and held hostage in a historic hotel. Logan McQueen is rushed to the scene to assist his former partner, Charlie Duffy, who has been taken captive trying to broker the ransom deal. McQueen must risk his life to face the cunning killer and save the hostages and his long-time friend.
Hostage NegotiationAction ThrillerCunning KillerHigh-Stakes RescueFormer PartnersCrime DramaTense SituationsCalifornia Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Hal Needham, David S. Cass Sr.
Written by:
Steven H. Berman
Produced by:
David S. Cass Sr., Larry Levinson, Stephen Bridgewater
Composed by:
Snuff Garrett, Clarke Rigsby, Kevin Stoller

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Where can I stream Hard Time: Hostage Hotel legally?

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Is Hard Time: Hostage Hotel worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hard Time: Hostage Hotel rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Hard Time: Hostage Hotel?

1 h 28 min

Hard Time: Hostage Hotel runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Hard Time: Hostage Hotel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hard Time: Hostage Hotel?

2USDE

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