Held

2020·Movie
1h 34min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

To survive, they must obey.

A couple's ailing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice that commands their every move and threatens harm if they don’t obey.
Psychological HorrorMarriage ThrillerIsolated SettingUnseen ThreatMind GamesSlow BurnTense AtmosphereDark Themes

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Held

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Where can I stream Held legally?

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

Is Held worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Held rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Held?

1 h 34 min

Held runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Held?

Critics43
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Held higher (56) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Held in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Held?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Held in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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