Held Hostage fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Moving and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Solid, not remarkable
Standout editing
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Held Hostage is nerve-racking, thrilling, and fast-paced.
Moving and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.
1 h 26 min
Held Hostage runs 1 h 26 min.
It was made in English. Produced in Canada.
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