Movies like The Negotiator

Man on Fire pairs Denzel Washington with a role as a bodyguard on a vengeful mission to rescue a kidnapped girl. While the negotiation plays out differently, the intensity and moral ambiguity will resonate with fans of The Negotiator.

Phone Booth straps Colin Farrell's character into a high-stakes game of survival as he is pinned down by a sniper's threat. The psychological standoff and the continuous tension are akin to the scenarios faced in The Negotiator.

Swordfish features John Travolta leading a group of sophisticated criminals in a high-tech heist that puts lives at risk. This film's fast-paced action and complex plotting will captivate those who enjoy the tension and strategic confrontations found in The Negotiator.

Russell Crowe's character in Proof of Life is a professional hostage negotiator dealing with the kidnapping of an American engineer in Latin America. The negotiation elements and the moral complexities presented are compelling for viewers who are drawn to The Negotiator's themes.

16 Blocks stars Bruce Willis as a down-and-out cop escorting a witness to a courthouse, which turns into a deadly game of survival. Like The Negotiator, it involves life-or-death scenarios where strategic decisions are critical.

Inside Man, directed by Spike Lee, is a gripping thriller centered around a clever bank heist and a standoff that involves high-stakes negotiation tactics. Fans of The Negotiator will appreciate the intense cat-and-mouse dynamic and the intellectual maneuvering between the police and the criminals.

In Hostage, Bruce Willis plays a hostage negotiator facing a personal crisis when his own family is taken captive. Like The Negotiator, it combines the elements of a personal drama with high-intensity negotiation scenarios, making it a must-watch for enthusiasts of the genre.