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Hostage

2005 · 105 min Crime Drama Thriller
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Inspired by the real-life story of a bus hijacking in Northern Greece, HOSTAGE explores the sensitive issue of Greek-Albanian relations through a young Albanian who takes over an intercity bus. Upon hijacking the bus, he takes the seven passengers hostage and demands a ransom of half and million euro, and safe passage to his homeland of Albania. Surrounded by police, the bus trundles towards the Albanian border and the tension mounts until the final harrowing conclusion.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Όμηρος
Year 2005
Country Turkey, Greece
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director Constantine Giannaris
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (13 votes)

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Hostage is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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