The Negotiator fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Emotionally reserved
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and direction
Standout editing
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
The Negotiator is nerve-racking, thrilling, and fast-paced.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around crime, everyday modern life, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and direction
The performances, dialogue, and direction stand out.
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He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Negotiator 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 YouTube Free and Plex. 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.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.
2 h 20 min
The Negotiator runs 2 h 20 min.
Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see The Negotiator much the same way.
No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.
+60GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Negotiator in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for The Negotiator, including NO INDOOR VOICE, Jerkass, Closed Door Rapport.
7.3
