Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "woman-hostage"

1. Big Sky (2020–2023)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A private detective and ex-cop solve crimes in Montana.

Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Dedee Pfeiffer, J. Anthony Pena

Votes: 25,611

2. Men in Black (1997)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

James, an NYC cop, is hired by Agent K of a secret government agency that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth. Together, they must recover an item that has been stolen by an intergalactic villain.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio

Votes: 613,616 | Gross: $250.69M

3. The Expendables (2010)

R | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

A CIA operative hires a team of mercenaries to eliminate a Latin dictator and a renegade CIA agent.

Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren

Votes: 364,946 | Gross: $103.07M

4. Three Days of the Condor (1975)

R | 117 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A bookish CIA researcher in Manhattan finds all his co-workers dead, and must outwit those responsible until he figures out who he can really trust.

Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Max von Sydow

Votes: 62,664 | Gross: $41.51M

5. The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009)

R | 100 min | Crime, Thriller

A rich man's daughter is held captive in an abandoned apartment by two former convicts who abducted her and hold her ransom in exchange for her father's money.

Director: J Blakeson | Stars: Gemma Arterton, Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston

Votes: 27,609 | Gross: $0.17M

6. Carnage Park (2016)

Not Rated | 90 min | Action, Crime, Horror

Part crime caper gone awry, part survival horror film, this 1970s set thriller depicts a harrowing fight for survival after a pair of wannabe crooks botch a bank heist and flee into the ... See full summary »

Director: Mickey Keating | Stars: Ashley Bell, Pat Healy, James Landry Hébert, Michael Villar

Votes: 3,772

7. Mystery Date (1991)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Tom's in love with the cute house sitter next door. He's too shy but his older brother visits and helps Tom with the first date. Things don't go as planned.

Director: Jonathan Wacks | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens

Votes: 3,355 | Gross: $6.17M

8. The Forbidden Room (2015)

Not Rated | 130 min | Comedy, Mystery

In this non-linear amalgamation, submarine crewmen and a woodsman wend their way through a voyage of odd experiences.

Directors: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson | Stars: Roy Dupuis, Clara Furey, Louis Negin, Udo Kier

Votes: 3,420 | Gross: $0.03M

9. Super Mario Bros. (1985 Video Game)

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A plumber named Mario and his brother Luigi travel through the Mushroom Kingdom to save the princess from the evil Bowser.

Director: Shigeru Miyamoto

Votes: 7,166

10. Along the Great Divide (1951)

Approved | 88 min | Western

A U.S. Marshall and two deputies rescue a cattle rustler from a lynch mob led by a local cattle baron convinced that the rustler also killed his son.

Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Walter Brennan

Votes: 2,269

11. TNT Jackson (1974)

R | 72 min | Action

A young karate expert searches for her brother's killer in Hong Kong.

Director: Cirio H. Santiago | Stars: Jeannie Bell, Stan Shaw, Pat Anderson, Ken Metcalfe

Votes: 1,410

12. Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994)

100 min | Comedy, Horror

A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is killed by a mysterious fellow, with hammer and sickle, just as it happens in the film to be shown.

Director: Alain Berbérian | Stars: Chantal Lauby, Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia, Gérard Darmon

Votes: 10,436

13. Smash Palace (1981)

Not Rated | 108 min | Drama, Thriller

After the break-up of his marriage, a racing driver sets out to get back his daughter - at any cost.

Director: Roger Donaldson | Stars: Bruno Lawrence, Anna Maria Monticelli, Greer Robson-Kirk, Keith Aberdein

Votes: 1,169

14. Sins of the Father (II) (2022)

101 min | Horror

After the death of his father, Aden and his mother, Sarah, return to sell of his family home. As they clear out the house, they uncover sinister secrets from The Family's past.

Director: Vanessa M.H. Powers | Stars: David Michaeli, Nora Targonski O'Brien, Anissa Eisenberg, Anthony Tallarico

Votes: 80

15. The Big Sweat (1991 Video)

86 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An ex-con, just released from jail, returns home only to become immediately embroiled in a robbery. A tenacious FBI agent hounds him every step of the way. This film contains 45 minutes of stock car crash and chase footage.

Director: Ulli Lommel | Stars: Robert Z'Dar, Ken Letner, Steven Molone, Kevin McBride

Votes: 149

16. The Glass Agency (1998)

114 min | Action, Drama, Romance

The Glass Agency is the story of a war veteran living in post war Iran. It depicts veterans who are suffering from social problems after the war. Society does not understand them and the ... See full summary »

Director: Ebrahim Hatamikia | Stars: Parviz Parastui, Reza Kianian, Habib Rezaei, Ghasem Zare

Votes: 7,273

17. Sympathy (I) (2007)

Not Rated | 105 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

When a reckless bank robber and his rebellious teenage hostage hole up for the night in a bad motel, anything can happen.

Director: Andrew Moorman | Stars: Marina Shtelen, Aaron Boucher, Steven Pritchard

Votes: 438

18. Penance (2024)

90 min | Crime, Drama, Horror | Post-production

A methodical serial killer known as The Inferno Killer terrorizes the beautiful city of San Diego by murdering his victims according to the punishments within the 9 Circles of Hell.

Director: Dante Moran | Stars: Kalina Vanska, Laurence E. Gibbs, David Callans, Jamie Suraci

19. Blind Heat (2001)

R | 95 min | Thriller

The beautiful wife of a wealthy computer magnate is kidnapped and held ransom. A top hostage negotiator is called in, but the husband seems ambivalent about getting his wife back, but the negotiator is intent on finishing his job.

Director: Adolfo Martínez Solares | Stars: Maria Conchita Alonso, J. Eddie Peck, Jeff Fahey, Al Sapienza

Votes: 163

20. Three Golden Serpents (1969)

R | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Madame Kim Soo is a respected benefactor to social causes in Thailand, but she enjoys viewing Muay-Thai matches with a handsome male escort. Jo Walker and his friend Tom Rowland notice her ... See full summary »

Director: Roberto Mauri | Stars: Tony Kendall, Brad Harris, Monica Pardo, Loni Heuser

Votes: 160

21. A Spark of Light

Drama | Pre-production

In Spark Of Light, a reproductive health clinic's routine day of service turns tragic when a disturbed gunman takes hostages. The staff and several women receiving care face a tense standoff.

22. RoboCop (1988 Video Game)

Unrated | Action, Adventure, Crime

Originally designed for the arcade, and ported for home computer, RoboCop fights his way through the criminal underworld of Detroit in a side-scrolling beat 'em up/run-and-gun video game, with first-person shooter and puzzle mini-games.

Votes: 231

23. Game and Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020 Video Game)

E | Action, Adventure, Family

A "Game and Watch" version of "Super Mario Bros.", "Super Mario Bros. 2" (aka The Lost Levels), and "Balls" released for the Super Mario's 35th Anniversary.

Votes: 27

24. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (2004)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack and Tony clash as they wait for the time of hostage exchange with Saunders. Senator Keeler confronts President Palmer about the Milliken cover-up while Wayne initiates a secret operation against Sherry.

Director: Frederick King Keller | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,351

25. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Judgement Day: Part 1 (1985)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Mobster Joe Scarlett puts the squeeze on judge Mordente by kidnapping his daughter. Hannibal takes the place of Scarlett's messenger Augie to find out where the kidnappers are hiding the ... See full summary »

Director: David Hemmings | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T

Votes: 297

26. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Judgement Day: Part 2 (1985)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Stuck in Italy after B.A. destroys their plane, Faceman scams their way onto the cruise ship M. S. Tropicale by posing as the ship's doctor assistant. B.A. has to pretend to be wheelchair ... See full summary »

Director: David Hemmings | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T

Votes: 279

27. Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode: Point of View (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama

When Mac's wife gets a job he complains to Malloy but the patrol calls all teach lessons about this new "women's liberation". Malloy and Reed rescue a hostage from supermarket bandits and find an elderly nursing home escapee.

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, William Boyett, Howard Culver

Votes: 83

28. Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode: Roll Call (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama

When an officer calls for help but fails to give his name or location, it results in a frantic search for the missing officer. The dispatcher helps by doing a roll call of all the known ... See full summary »

Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, William Boyett, William Elliott

Votes: 98

29. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Episode #5.3 (2003)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Snowball meets up with Ritchie following her escape. Sylvia is distraught following Bobby's suicide. Two new inmates arrive on G Wing.

Director: Jim Loach | Stars: Claire King, Nicole Faraday, Alex King, James Gaddas

Votes: 30

30. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Mistaken Identity (2000)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

New prisoners arrive at Larkhall. Fenner connives to arrange for Yvonne to have conjugal visits in return for cash. The inmate group therapy sessions finally begin.

Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Isabelle Amyes, Claire King, Helen Fraser, Tracey Wilkinson

Votes: 49

31. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979)
Episode: The Mystery of the Silent Scream (1977)

60 min | Crime, Family, Mystery

A deaf girl in Las Vegas sees a man on a call and reads his lips about bombs at a hotel. She and a friend tell the manager who doesn't believe her. Joe and Frank try to help them. The man realizes she can identify him so she is in danger.

Director: John J. Dumas | Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Larry Storch, Martha Garrett

Votes: 52

32. Hot Pursuit (1984–1985)
Episode: Portrait of a Lady Killer (1984)

Action, Drama, Thriller

Jim and Kate abduct Mrs. Modrian after luring her by exhibiting a painting of Kate posing as her lookalike. The couple use a drug to put the woman under hypnosis so they can draw out some ... See full summary »

Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint, Michael Preston, Dina Merrill

33. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: Veteran (1981)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

David 'Barnes' tries to stop a plot to assassinate a Vietnam hero running for office, but neither the target nor the assassin are exactly what they appear to be.

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Paul Koslo

Votes: 153

34. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Bad Timing (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Trying to come to grips with himself after the trouble with Burnett, Crockett takes a vacation that becomes a pursuit with three escaped convicts and their hostage.

Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 318

35. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Sons and Lovers (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The son of Tubbs' arch-enemy Calderone oozes to the surface with a $1 million contract on Tubbs, while Calderone's sister Angelina says Tubbs he is the father of her child.

Director: John Nicolella | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 486

36. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: The Afternoon Plane (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Tubbs wins a free vacation and he brings his girlfriend with him. But when he arrives, he discovers a man he arrested. He eventually learns that he's been set up by Calderone, who is ... See full summary »

Director: David Jackson | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 403

37. Mr. Lucky (1959–1960)
Episode: Operation Fortuna (1960)

30 min | Drama, Thriller

Armed juvenile delinquents rob the Fortuna II's Cash Room and Dining Room customers. Their efficient heist even included knocking out the Ship-to-Shore radio. Mr. Lucky and Andamo suspect an awkward young waiter may be involved.

Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: John Vivyan, Ross Martin, Jack Nicholson, Buzz Martin

Votes: 70

38. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
Episode: The Choice (1995)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A young girl with strange, supernatural powers is shunned by her friends, but welcomed by a nanny with similar gifts, while her parents must decide what's ultimately best for the child.

Director: Mark Sobel | Stars: Thora Birch, Megan Follows, Page Fletcher, Sandra Nelson

Votes: 512

39. S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode: Deadly Tide: Part 1 (1975)

TV-14 | 96 min | Action, Crime, Drama

S.W.A.T. investigates the death of a scuba diver and how it figures into a series of jewel thefts.

Director: Gene Levitt | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera

Votes: 40

40. S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode: Deadly Tide: Part 2 (1975)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

As SWAT closes in on the jewel robberies, the thieves plan a heist using stolen Navy mines.

Director: Gene Levitt | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera

Votes: 33

41. S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode: The Steel-Plated Security Blanket (1975)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Thugs hijack an armored car and hide it somewhere in Los Angeles. S.W.A.T. borrows another armored car and tries to penetrate it for practice, but can't do it. The stolen car had no money ... See full summary »

Director: George McCowan | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera

Votes: 52

42. S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode: Vigilante (1975)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Paul Julian, a radio repairman and friend to most of the S.W.A.T. team, lost his wife to a brutal killer, and has gone mad obsessing over her death. He keeps a police scanner tuned to ... See full summary »

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera

Votes: 29

43. Shane (1966)
Episode: The Day the Wolf Laughed (1966)

50 min | Western

A gang of outlaws ride into town and cause so much ruckus that Grafton sends for Ryker, but that's before Shane begs him to let the men have their fun for two days, pay for the damages, ... See full summary »

Director: Gerald Mayer | Stars: David Carradine, Jill Ireland, Tom Tully, Christopher Shea

Votes: 22

44. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode: The Hostages (1976)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An armored car driver is forced to collect money for a band of robbers who are holding his pregnant wife hostage. Starsky and Hutch have only a few hours to locate his wife and rescue the ... See full summary »

Director: George McCowan | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton

Votes: 301

45. T.J. Hooker (1982–1986)
Episode: The Hostages (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Sibling robbers hold Stacy, Fran and several hospital patients in exchange for their wounded father.

Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: William Shatner, Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, Richard Herd

Votes: 78

46. Weird Anime Excel Saga (1999–2001)
Episode: Bowling Girls (1999)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

While infiltrating a local bowling alley, a group of bowling terrorists take the alley and its occupants hostage. It is up to Excel, using her newfound Bowling techniques, to save the day (hopefully).

Directors: Ken Andô, Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe | Stars: Takehito Koyasu, Jessica Calvello, Victor Carsrud, Jason Douglas

Votes: 19

47. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.666 (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. Ben surprises Natalie and Nathan and locks Barnabas in his coffin. In 1969 Willie sees the ghost of Josette crying and realizes that Barnabas is in danger.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Thayer David, John Karlen

Votes: 42

48. Lisey's Story (2021)
Episode: Jim Dandy (2021)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After a terrifying experience, Lisey opens up the gates of her memory to find answers in Scott's world of Boo'ya Moon.

Director: Pablo Larraín | Stars: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Dane DeHaan

Votes: 537

49. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: No Way Out (2009)

TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While investigating a gang-related shooting in an otherwise quiet suburban neighborhood, Raymond and Riley are held hostage.

Director: Alec Smight | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda

Votes: 693

50. Servant (2019–2023)
Episode: Espresso (2021)

TV-MA | 26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

An unexpected visitor pushes everyone to their limits as Sean re-examines his past and Dorothy attempts to negotiate a delicate exchange.

Director: Isabella Eklöf | Stars: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint

Votes: 1,036