Held Up
What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.
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Where is Held Up streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Tubi TV, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Joyn, Plex, Pluto TV | — |
| France | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Plex | — |
About Held Up
Held Up is a 1999 English-language comedy film directed by Steve Rash. The cast is led by Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Barry Corbin. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Held Up was produced in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 1999, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Steve Rash
- Writers
- Erik Fleming, Jeff Eastin
- Release date
- October 8, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
Held Up cast & crew
Held Up was directed by Steve Rash and written by Erik Fleming and Jeff Eastin.
The cast features Jamie Foxx as Michael, Nia Long as Rae, Barry Corbin as Pembry, John Cullum as Jack, Jake Busey as Beaumont, and Roselyn Sánchez as Trina.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David A. Makin and it was produced by Neal H. Moritz and Stokely Chaffin.
Is Held Up worth watching?
Held Up holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 67 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Held Up is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Held Up
In United States, you can stream Held Up on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Held Up
Jamie Foxx
Michael
Nia Long
Rae
Barry Corbin
Pembry
John Cullum
Jack
Jake Busey
Beaumont
Roselyn Sánchez
Trina
Eduardo Yáñez
Rodrigo
Sarah Paulson
Mary
Diego Fuentes
Sal
Michael Shamus Wiles
Biker
Julie Hagerty
Gloria
Andrew Jackson
Billy (SWAT Team Leader)
Held Up — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Held Up in United States?
Held Up is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Held Up on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Held Up is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Held Up in?
Held Up is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Held Up?
Held Up runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Held Up rated?
Held Up is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
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