Movies and TvShows featuring "taken-hostage" theme.
A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.
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.
Medical student Mark Curry's world is turned upside down when he meets Ike Harris, a man who believes that he is part of a centuries-old race of super-powered beings put here on Earth by aliens to preserve and safeguard the planet, and even crazier, tries to convince Mark that he is one too.
A university professor gets caught up in a web of deception, intrigue, and romance when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case.
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.
Will Penny, an aging cowboy, takes a job on a cattle ranch where he meets and falls in love with a married woman. He must confront a gang and protect his love interest.
In 'First Kill', a father takes his son on a hunting trip, but they become witnesses to a bank robbery. When the son gets kidnapped by one of the criminals, the father must help retrieve stolen money to save his son.
In Game Over, Man!, three friends who work as hotel housekeepers find themselves in a Die Hard scenario when a group of terrorists take their hotel and all its occupants hostage. Along the way, they navigate their friendship, unexpected revelations, and absurd comedic situations. With action-packed scenes and hilarious moments, this comedy delivers a unique blend of bromance, farce, and gay-straight relations.
In a post-apocalyptic future, a powerful fighter named Kenshiro embarks on a journey to protect the innocent and seek revenge against those who have wronged him. With his martial arts skills, he fights against ruthless enemies in a world filled with brutality, bloodshed, and chaos.
After a woman's sister is killed in a supernatural incident, she returns to the haunted house where it happened to uncover the truth. However, she and a group of strangers find themselves trapped inside, facing violent hauntings and sinister forces lurking within the house.
Three Wishes for Cinderella is a heartwarming fairy tale about love, perseverance, and magic. Cinderella, a kind and courageous young woman, dreams of finding true love and overcoming the challenges in her life. With the help of her three magical wishes, she embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.
Trojan War is a comedy movie released in 1997. It follows the story of a teenage boy who embarks on a quest to lose his virginity before his high school crush moves away. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and hilarious situations, including a robbery, a hostage situation, and trouble with the police. With the help of his best friend and a homeless man, he navigates through a series of comedic misadventures to find love.
High school teacher Stephanie breaks the cardinal rule of not getting romantically involved with one of her students. To make things worse, her handsome teenage lover James starts to demonstrate psychotic, obsessive behavior. When James starts stalking Stephanie and her family, Stephanie is forced to teach James the ultimate dangerous lesson.
In Rattlesnakes (2019), a man is bound and gagged with duct tape by his abusive husband, who suspects him of having an extramarital affair. As tensions rise, the man must navigate a dangerous game of manipulation and violence to survive. The plot takes a twist when a private investigator, hired by the husband, uncovers a brain tumor diagnosis that adds another layer of complexity to the story.
Terrorists hold a group of people hostage during a Millenium Eve party aboard the Orient Express. Only an action movie star and a gymnast can save them.
The three surviving daughters of a murdered moonshiner band together with a racecar driver to run high-test shine behind the corpulent backs of the local crime syndicate.
When a bitter rivalry between two brothers finally erupts into bloody, life-changing violence it is younger bother Greg who signs up for frontline battle in France. Greg discovers a world of uncompromising brutality as we follow him on his journey through France at the outbreak of World War 2.
In the psychological thriller 'The Lightship', a ship captain, who is a world war two veteran, is caught in a power struggle with a gang of psychopathic hijackers. As the captain and his crew are taken hostage on their ship, they must find a way to protect themselves and survive. With themes of psychological tension and danger at sea, 'The Lightship' is a gripping thriller that explores the complexities of human nature.
Casque bleu is a comedy movie that follows the story of a couple. It showcases their funny and entertaining journey together.
In the late 1800s, a trail guide and a female doctor find themselves joining forces to save hostages taken by a dangerous criminal gang. As they embark on a perilous journey, they encounter Native Americans, face greed and deception, and engage in thrilling gunfights and shootouts. Along the way, they must navigate a sacred burial ground, a gold mine, and a wolf pack. Will they be able to rescue the hostages and bring the criminal gang to justice?