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Hold Your Fire

6.520211h 33mMovieDocumentary

In 1973, four young African-American men stealing guns for self-defense in Brooklyn were cornered by the NYPD. A violent gun battle killed a police officer, beginning the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. The NYPD’s 130-year-old…

DirectorStefan Forbes
ProducersFab 5 Freddy·Tia Wou

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Cast · Directed by Stefan Forbes

NC
Nicole Cyrille
Self - Audio Description Narrator(voice)
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Shuaib Raheem
Self
HS
Harvey Schlossberg
Self

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Hold Your Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hold Your Fire?

Hold Your Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hold Your Fire on Netflix?

No, Hold Your Fire is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is Hold Your Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hold Your Fire is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Hold Your Fire for free?

Hold Your Fire is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.