The Negotiator
“He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.”
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Netflix, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | Netflix, Disney Plus, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Negotiator
The Negotiator is a 1998 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by F. Gary Gray. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Negotiator was produced by Regency Enterprises, Mandeville Films, and Taurus Film and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on July 29, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $45 million worldwide.
- Director
- F. Gary Gray
- Writers
- Kevin Fox, James DeMonaco
- Release date
- July 29, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $45 million
- Production
- Regency Enterprises, Mandeville Films, Taurus Film
The Negotiator cast & crew
The Negotiator was directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Kevin Fox and James DeMonaco.
The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Lt. Danny Roman, Kevin Spacey as Lt. Chris Sabian, David Morse as Cdr. Adam Beck, Ron Rifkin as Cdr. Grant Frost, John Spencer as Chief Al Travis, and J.T. Walsh as Insp. Terence Niebaum.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by Arnon Milchan and Webster Stone.
Is The Negotiator worth watching?
The Negotiator holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,397 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Negotiator is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Negotiator
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Cast of The Negotiator
Samuel L. Jackson
Lt. Danny Roman
Kevin Spacey
Lt. Chris Sabian
David Morse
Cdr. Adam Beck
Ron Rifkin
Cdr. Grant Frost
John Spencer
Chief Al Travis
J.T. Walsh
Insp. Terence Niebaum
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Maggie
Paul Giamatti
Rudy
Regina Taylor
Karen Roman
Bruce Beatty
Markus
Michael Cudlitz
Palermo
Carlos Gómez
Eagle
The Negotiator — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Negotiator in United States?
The Negotiator is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Negotiator in?
The Negotiator is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Negotiator?
The Negotiator runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is The Negotiator rated?
The Negotiator is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,397 ratings.
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