Proof of Life
2000, English. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.
When Peter Bowman, an American engineer working in a South American country, is captured by anti-government forces, the rebels learn his identity and demand $5 million for his safe return. However, his US employer is on the verge of insolvency and will not provide the ransom. Peter's wife Alice is forced to deal with the matter on her own and she retains the services of freelance professional hostage negotiator Terry Thorne.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 917 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Proof of Life is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Taylor HackfordDirector
- Meg RyanAlice Bowman
- Russell CroweTerry Thorne
- David MorsePeter Bowman
- Pamela ReedJanis Goodman
- David CarusoDino
- Anthony HealdTed Fellner
- Stanley AndersonJerry
- Gottfried JohnEric Kessler
- Alun ArmstrongWyatt
- Michael KitchenIan Havery
- Margo MartindaleIvy
- Mario Ernesto SánchezArturo Fernandez
Details
- Released
- 8 December 2000
- Country
- United States of America, Ecuador, United Kingdom, Poland
- Written by
- Tony Gilroy
- Budget
- $65M
- Box office
- $63M
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What Proof of Life is based on
Proof of Life is adapted from a novel.
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Proof of Life: quick answers
Is Proof of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 917 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Proof of Life?
Proof of Life runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Proof of Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Proof of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Proof of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Proof of Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Proof of Life on?
Proof of Life is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Proof of Life?
If you liked Proof of Life, try Blood Diamond, Nowhere to Run, Man on Fire.
Who directed Proof of Life?
Proof of Life (2000) was directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse.
What is Proof of Life based on?
Proof of Life is adapted from a novel.