Movies and TvShows featuring "hostage-taking" theme.

Hostage negotiator Alan Bender is called to rescue the president from a kidnapping, only to find himself also mediating to save his wife and marriage.

Arjun Shergill, an army soldier, becomes India's first super soldier to combat terrorists. He fights his inner demons and outer enemies after a terrorist attack leaves him injured and bound to a wheelchair. With the help of advanced technology, Arjun becomes a super soldier and fights against the son of a terrorist he had saved years ago.

When an ex-Navy SEAL turned cook finds himself on a battleship taken over by a group of terrorists, he becomes the only hope to save the ship and its crew. With his skills and resourcefulness, he must take on the terrorists in a battle to protect the lives of everyone on board.

In order to save hostages and prevent world domination, a group of fighters led by Guile must defeat the evil dictator M. Bison.

John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses due to heart failure. Desperate for a heart transplant, John takes the hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance refuses to cover the cost. He demands that the hospital perform the transplant to save his son's life. With the lives of the staff and patients hanging in the balance, John Q. navigates the tense situation to ensure his son's survival.

Funny Games is a psychological thriller that follows a wealthy family's vacation turned nightmare when two sadistic young men invade their home and subject them to a series of tormenting games.

Lieutenant Danny Roman, a renowned hostage negotiator, is accused of corruption and murder. In order to prove his innocence, he takes hostages in a government office. With the help of Lieutenant Chris Sabian, another negotiator, Roman uncovers a conspiracy involving embezzlement and corruption within the police department. Together, they expose the guilty officers and bring justice to those involved.

An architect and her family go on a camping trip in Montana, but their vacation takes a dangerous turn when they are taken hostage by a criminal gang. With their lives at stake, the family must navigate treacherous rivers and survive a series of life-threatening situations to escape. Will they make it out alive?

During a vicious storm, two criminal brothers seek refuge in a desolate farmhouse. After taking the resident family captive, they discover dark secrets within the house.

In The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, a group of hijackers led by a rogue cop hijacks a subway train in New York City. They demand a large ransom in exchange for the release of the hostages. A police officer and a subway train dispatcher work together to prevent the hijackers from carrying out their plan.

Hitch Hike is a crime thriller movie released in 1977. The film follows a sadistic murderer who picks up a hitchhiker and subjects her to a nightmarish ordeal. The hitchhiker's husband, a neglected trophy wife, and various other characters become entangled in a web of violence, rape, and revenge. The movie is known for its grindhouse style and deep exploration of disturbing themes.

In R.A.I.D. Special Unit, a team of special forces known as RAID is tasked with saving the French president from an assassination attempt. The team must overcome various obstacles and navigate through a comedy of errors as they try to protect their target.

When a group of terrorists take over a prep school, a group of students must band together and use their wits to outsmart the enemy and save their friends.

Inside Man: Most Wanted follows a skilled criminal mastermind who orchestrates an elaborate bank heist and hostage situation. As negotiations between the police and the criminals intensify, a determined hostage negotiator races against time to uncover the truth behind the heist and bring the criminals to justice.

When a pilot is kidnapped, a boxer and a secret agent team up to rescue him, leading to a thrilling adventure involving espionage, double-crossing, and explosive showdowns.

Hard Eight tells the story of a professional gambler who takes a young man under his wing and teaches him the tricks of the trade. As their mentor-protege relationship develops, secrets from both of their pasts start to surface, putting their lives in danger. With themes of redemption, friendship, and dark pasts, Hard Eight is a neo-noir crime drama that explores the seedy underbelly of the gambling world.

Metro (1997) follows the story of a hostage negotiator in San Francisco who must stop a skilled jewel thief seeking revenge. As the negotiator tries to prevent the thief from carrying out his plan, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, including a deadly game of cat and mouse. With time running out, the negotiator must use all his skills to save the day and protect innocent lives.

Yannick disrupts a performance of the play 'Le Cocu' to regain control of the evening.

An exclusive insight into the work and recruitment of the special units of the Belgian Federal Police. Through testimonies and reconstructions, 'Under the Radar' also takes a closer look at a number of striking operations from the past.

A ronin samurai comes to the aid of a small village that is being oppressed by a powerful and cruel clan. Together with two other skilled samurais, they fight against injustice and defend the villagers from harm.