Held Up

2010·Movie
1h 26min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic214.4Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PrimeTubi TV

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Held Up fingerprint

Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Best. Heist. Ever.

Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia) stars opposite Jon Dore in this hilarious heist comedy written and directed by Jason and Randy Sklar (Cheap Seats). A disgruntled and bored bank teller named Ray (Jon Dore) finally gets his wish for some excitement when the branch is held up by two teams of crazy robbers disguised as Rocky I, Rocky II, Batman and Robin. As the robbery unfolds, the hostages fall victim to a comedic version of the Stockholm Syndrome and begin sympathizing with their dimwitted captors, which leads to an extended siege as Ray pursues a romantic relationship with one of the robbers (Kaitlin Olson).
Heist ComedySlapstick HumorRomantic ComedyStockholm Syndrome TwistEnsemble Cast ComedyAbsurdist PremisePop Culture ReferencesLighthearted CrimeSitcom Energy

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Mulholland
Written by:
Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Held Up

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Where can I stream Held Up legally?

PrimeTubi TV

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 Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Held Up worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Metacritic 21). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Held Up rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Held Up?

1 h 26 min

Held Up runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Held Up?

Critics21
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Held Up higher (47) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Held Up in?

English

It was made in English. 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 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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