The Negotiator (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Negotiator
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Amazon Video, maxdome |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS +1 | — | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus | — | — |
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What is The Negotiator about?
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. The Negotiator is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1998-07-29, runtime 140 minutes.
Is The Negotiator worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Negotiator 7.1 out of 10 from 2,542 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Negotiator?
In the United States, The Negotiator is free to watch on YouTube Free and Plex and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
F. Gary Gray
Cast
- 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
- J.T. Walsh as Insp. Terence Niebaum
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Maggie
- Paul Giamatti as Rudy
- Regina Taylor as Karen Roman
- Bruce Beatty as Markus
- Michael Cudlitz as Palermo
- Carlos Gómez as Eagle
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Sources
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