Movies like Hostage

In Man on Fire, Denzel Washington portrays a bodyguard on a vengeful mission to rescue a young girl from kidnappers in Mexico City. The film's themes of abduction, retribution, and loyalty will appeal to viewers who enjoy the dramatic stakes of Hostage.

An undeniable classic in the action-thriller genre, Die Hard features Bruce Willis as NYPD officer John McClane who takes on a group of terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper. Fans of Hostage will appreciate the tense atmosphere, clever hero, and high-stakes action.

Speed is a high-octane action film where Keanu Reeves's character must negotiate with a bomber holding passengers hostage on a city bus. The non-stop action and high stakes parallel the tension-filled atmosphere of Hostage.

Liam Neeson stars in Taken as a former CIA operative on a relentless quest to save his daughter from kidnappers. The film's gritty action sequences and desperate fight against time echo the thrills found in Hostage.

Panic Room, directed by David Fincher, tells the story of a mother and daughter trapped in their home's panic room while intruders search for a hidden fortune. The claustrophobic setting and edge-of-your-seat suspense resembles the tense negotiation and confinement found in Hostage.

The Negotiator follows a skilled hostage negotiator, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who must clear his name by taking hostages himself. This intense stand-off features mind games and suspense akin to Hostage.

Harrison Ford as the U.S. President takes on hijackers aboard the presidential aircraft in Air Force One. This film's blend of patriotism and tight-quarter combat delivers a thrilling experience similar to the intensity of Hostage.

Inside Man pits a police detective against a cunning bank robber in a hostage situation that isn't quite what it seems. Like Hostage, it provides a clever cat-and-mouse game and a layered plot that keeps viewers guessing.