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The Negotiator

The Negotiator (1998) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
71

Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'The Negotiator' right now, here are some specifics about the Regency Enterprises, Mandeville Films, Taurus Film drama flick. The Negotiator starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 20 min. The release date of the movie is July 29th, 1998. The movie received a user score of 71/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 2,276 platform users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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."

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Negotiator' on each platform when they are available. 'The Negotiator' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Paramount+ Apple TV Channel , Google Play Movies, Google Play Movies, and Plex Channel in the US.

'The Negotiator' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on July 29th, 1998 - Buy The Negotiator Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting December 15th, 1998 - Buy The Negotiator DVD

Watch 'The Negotiator' In Theaters

2262.9 mi.

Bedford Playhouse

Showtimes on January 20th, 2026
7:00pm