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.

In Cadillac Man, a car salesman named Joey faces a series of challenges and chaotic events that threaten his job and his life. He must deal with jealous co-workers, a vengeful mobster, infidelity, and the suspicions of his girlfriend. As the situations escalate, Joey must use all his wit and charm to navigate through the chaos and come out on top.

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.

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.

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.

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes them and their crew as hostage. Lee Gates is the host of the financial TV discussion show 'Money Monster'. He tells his viewers about the downfall of the corporation Ibis, which has seen its stock plummet and a loss of $800 million in shares, and its CEO Walt Camby is in Geneva, unable to comment on the situation of his company. Before the next show, Lee talks to his studio director Patty Fenn, who is taking a new job across the street. Lee finds out that Camby, who was supposed to be the guest on his show, has cancelled on them, so they are going to interview Ibis's CCO Diane Lester. A few minutes into the show, a supposed deliveryman walks into view and holds them at gunpoint, forcing Lee to put on a bomb vest. The police arrive outside and try to negotiate with the hostage-taker. Meanwhile, Diane investigates what really went wrong with Ibis and discovers that Camby wasn't really in Geneva, but in South Africa. The police bring Kyle's pregnant girlfriend to the studio to contact him, and Kyle starts to rethink his plan. As the police plan to take out the bomb vest receiver, Patty warns Lee, and he grabs Kyle and escapes the studio. Patty heads to the federal hall to catch Camby while the rest of the crew gathers evidence against him. Lee forces Camby to explain what really happened with Ibis's money, and Kyle orders Camby to admit his wrongdoing. In the end, Kyle sacrifices himself, and Lee and Patty recover at the hospital, contemplating their next move.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Assignment is a 1997 movie that follows the story of a US naval officer who is mistaken for a French intelligence officer. He is then recruited by the CIA, KGB, and Mossad to carry out an assassination mission against a top-secret terrorist organization. As he delves deeper into the mission, he discovers a web of lies, betrayal, and a doppelganger who holds the key to uncovering the truth. With high-stakes action and suspense, this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Four troubled youths hold a gas station hostage, leading to a violent confrontation with the police and a game of stripping for their lives.

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.

Held for Ransom is a gripping movie that tells the story of a photojournalist taken hostage in Syria. As a hostage negotiator works tirelessly to secure her release, the movie explores the brutal realities of war, terrorism, and the lengths people will go to survive.