The Negotiator
1998, English. Directed by F. Gary Gray.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- F. Gary GrayDirector
- Samuel L. JacksonLt. Danny Roman
- Kevin SpaceyLt. Chris Sabian
- David MorseCdr. Adam Beck
- Ron RifkinCdr. Grant Frost
- John SpencerChief Al Travis
- J.T. WalshInsp. Terence Niebaum
- Siobhan Fallon HoganMaggie
- Paul GiamattiRudy
- Regina TaylorKaren Roman
- Bruce BeattyMarkus
- Michael CudlitzPalermo
- Carlos GómezEagle
Details
- Released
- 29 July 1998
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- James DeMonaco, Kevin Fox
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $45M
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The Negotiator: quick answers
Is The Negotiator worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,543 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Negotiator?
The Negotiator runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does The Negotiator have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Negotiator. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Negotiator parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Negotiator is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Negotiator on?
The Negotiator isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Negotiator?
If you liked The Negotiator, try Havoc, Next of Kin, The Rookie.
Who directed The Negotiator?
The Negotiator (1998) was directed by F. Gary Gray and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse.