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Hostage for a Day poster

A JOHN CANDY FILM

Hostage for a Day

19941h 35mMovie

Comedy

IMDb4.5/ 10 · 564 votes

THE STORY

Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.

Funny
Chill
Workplace

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, a quick watch and a group of friends.

DirectorJohn Candy

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.2 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

George WendtWarren Kooey

John VernonV.D. Regan

Robin DukeElizabeth Kooey

PJ TorokveiRonny

Kathleen LaskeyJackie

Don LakeLieutenant Sneed

Currie GrahamHondo

John HemphillAndre Petrovich

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