Movies and TvShows featuring "hostages" theme.
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. On Christmas Eve, NYPD Detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles, hoping to reconcile with his wife Holly at a party held by her employer, the Nakatomi Corporation. The plaza is seized by German radical Hans Gruber and his team, who take everyone hostage except for McClane. McClane must navigate the building, outsmart the terrorists, and rescue the hostages.
John Cale, a Capitol policeman, takes his daughter on a tour of the White House. But when armed invaders attack, Cale must save his child and protect the president. Meanwhile, a bombing at the U.S. Capitol leads to a terrorist plot for revenge. Cale teams up with President Sawyer to stop the attack, save his daughter, and prevent a nuclear strike. Along the way, they uncover a conspiracy within the government. With the help of Secret Service agent Finnerty, they defeat the attackers and restore peace.
An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint. Santa helps the family by fighting the mercenaries and using his knowledge of their naughty list. Meanwhile, the family's daughter, Trudy, sets up booby traps inspired by Home Alone. With Santa's brutal violence and Trudy's traps, they manage to take down the mercenaries and save the family. In the end, the family's belief in Santa is restored, and Santa continues on his mission to deliver gifts with his renewed love for Christmas.
In Escape Plan 2: Hades, a security expert finds himself locked up in a high-tech prison and must use his skills to escape. He must navigate through dangerous inmates and overcome various obstacles to regain his freedom.
Criminal mastermind Mason is about to execute the score of a lifetime when his lover and key member of his crew, Decker, takes the team down and reveals she’s an undercover Interpol agent. Heartbroken, Mason escapes and retires from the life of crime until his younger brother Shawn is out of his league taking on a big bank heist all on his own. Mason has no choice left but to come to the rescue, while Interpol brings Decker in hoping to unnerve him. Before the SWAT teams storm the bank, Mason must use every tool in his arsenal to not only escape with the prize, but also the love of his life.
Air Force One is hijacked by communist radicals, leaving the President to fight for the safety of his family and the other hostages on board.
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.
When a secret agent and a computer technician win a trip to Hawaii, their vacation takes an unexpected turn when their plane is hijacked. With their family held hostage, they must use their skills to rescue them and navigate inter-Korean relations.
Naina, a playschool teacher, takes 16 students hostage, demanding justice for her past trauma. As the police and leaders try to handle the situation, her demands create a nationwide impact.
In Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, a resistance fighter plots the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official. As tensions rise and the resistance movement faces challenges, the fighter must navigate through danger and betrayal to carry out their mission.
The new President of Switzerland is struggling to free a group of hostages being held in Yemen. She's prepared to do anything to achieve that goal, because even in the most placid country in the world, shady dealings are hatched behind closed doors and political ambitions feed on violence. Until Tina, a cleaning lady at the Federal Palace, throws a monkey wrench into the intricate gears of that political machine.
A group of children are held captive by a manipulative Vietnam War veteran in a rural setting. With the absence of their parents, they must navigate strange behaviors and attempt to escape their captor.
Attica is a powerful documentary that explores the tragic events of the 1971 Attica prison uprising, showcasing the struggles of prisoners, the brutal response by law enforcement, and the demands for prisoner rights. The film delves into the racial tensions, negotiations, and the role of journalists and prison guards during this historic and harrowing episode.
Set in 1943 during the German occupation of Naples, the movie follows the story of the city's resistance against the Nazi regime. The film focuses on the four days of intense rebellion and the bravery of the Neapolitan people as they fight for their freedom. It explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the power of unity in the face of oppression.
A widower returns to his hometown to reconcile with his son and faces a confrontation with a ruthless cattle baron in the Wyoming Territory.
Joe, a police officer, has a happy life with his wife, who's pregnant. But one day when he gets a tip that a bank is about to be robbed, he rushes to it but killed. The hostage Gucci then holds the loot. Joe becomes a vampire when a black cat jumps on his body and is hit by lightning. Not until he is sent to the hospital when he passed out, does he notice he's dead and needs electric recharge to be alive. In order to keep his wife from being sad, he doesn't tell her the truth. Even when his best friend Fung and Gucci find it out, he asks them to keep in secret. To get back the loot, the robbers seize both Gucci and Joe's wife, forcing Joe to bring the loot to exchange them. Along with Fung, Joe goes to rescue Gucci and his wife, while his wife delivers a baby. After a severe fight against the robbers, Joe finally wins but drops down as he runs out of his electric power...
After a traumatic car accident, a couple and their daughter decide to spend a short vacation in a cabin in the woods. While trying to rebuild their lives, the constant reminder of the woman who they overwhelmed remains indelible in the minds of the mother. Things get complicated when a kind and handsome neighbor decides to accompany them in their sleep.
Chronicles the attack perpetrated by a Palestinian group known as Black September at the Munich games Olympic Village in 1972, where they abducted members of the Israeli Olympic team.
A family's weekly Sunday drive turns terrifying when desperate jewel thieves detour them and hold them hostage.
Teacher Jake Downey has relocated to a small town in Wyoming hoping to escape the urban problems of his last assignment. His myth of rural bliss is shattered when a former police officer comes unglued, builds a bomb and takes Jake's class hostage. The heroism of his true story unfolds as the hostage drama takes many surprising turns towards the phenomenal conclusion.