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Hostage for a Day

5.219941h 35mMovieComedy

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

DirectorJohn Candy
WritersKari Hildebrand·PJ Torokvei

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Candy

GWGeorge Wendt
George Wendt
Warren Kooey
JVJohn Vernon
John Vernon
V.D. Regan
RDRobin Duke
Robin Duke
Elizabeth Kooey
PT
PJ Torokvei
Ronny
KL
Kathleen Laskey
Jackie
DLDon Lake
Don Lake
Lieutenant Sneed
CGCurrie Graham
Currie Graham
Hondo
JHJohn Hemphill
John Hemphill
Andre Petrovich
CT
Christopher Templeton
Diane St. Clair
WAWalter Alza
Walter Alza
Ramon
RB
Rick Bennett
Caretaker
VC
Vic Cummings
TV Anchor Paul

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Hostage for a Day — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hostage for a Day?

Hostage for a Day is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hostage for a Day on Netflix?

No, Hostage for a Day is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and The Roku Channel.

Is Hostage for a Day on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hostage for a Day isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hoopla and The Roku Channel instead.

Where can I watch Hostage for a Day for free?

Hostage for a Day is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.