The Negotiator (1998): movie guide

What is The Negotiator about?

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.

Cast highlights

The Negotiator features Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1998-07-29. Runtime: 140 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (2,545 votes). Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator is listed as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator runs about 140 minutes.

Who stars in The Negotiator?

Cast highlights include Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh.

Does Cinema Box stream The Negotiator?

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