The Negotiator
Directed by F. Gary Gray
In the midst of an elaborate conspiracy, an expert negotiator is driven to the edge when he's framed for the murder of his partner, as well as embezzling money from his department's pension fund. His only chance to prove his innocence is to take hostages himself, acquire the services of another expert negotiator, and find out who's running the conspiracy before it's too late.
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- Taco Lizard28 January 2026The movie's tension and pacing were brilliantly executed from the script and both of their performances especially their scenes together were thrilling and entertaining. Even for a lengthy movie, the key aspects of the movie makes it worth my time. Definitely recommend if you wanted to spare the time for a 2 hour movie that'll keep you seated.
- ርልዪረ31 January 2025For those who has watched the moive this line will be in one of the intense scenes in this thriller!!. Great moives not necessarily win awards, even though this hasnt the complicated 'setting up of a cop', it will keep you on your toes till the end.Super Acting by Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Spacy!,well done. Many say the best part comes right at the end but i deny it!. Its a good moive right from the start with snippets of action where needed.Also great acting from 'Bec' sorry i cant remember the name of him. Samuel belives himself and goes to the very end to find out who took his partner out and whos behind the ....,ok i wont spill it all out for those who haven't watched it. Great Moive. Must See.
- garlandbraxton9 January 2026Great movie with a twisted ending.
- Gen Lock22 June 2025A brutal, unflinching film that rips the mask off the so-called justice system. It exposes the police for what they are—an organized gang with badges, operating without oversight or accountability. The story dives into the raw truth: when no one watches the watchers, corruption thrives. Judges, lawyers, and law enforcement aren't the protectors—they're the enablers of a criminal structure. This movie doesn’t pull punches—it serves justice where the system refuses to.
- dancla747 February 2025Great film
- linda-shearer@sky.com28 December 2025Most enjoyable, great twist. Highly recommend it.
- ashont518 August 2025I love Samuel L. Jackson and the movie was awesome 👍👍
- ODDO116 December 2025Great movie.
- Zokkiie23 December 2025One of my favorite action movies, hands down. The plot is super tight, with constant tension, and the chemistry between Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey is amazing. It’s smart, intense, and keeps you hooked the whole time. Honestly, it’s way underrated—this movie deserves way more love. The way it plays with the cat-and-mouse dynamic is top-notch. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out
- Tresor Akoumian31 July 2025Ash !!! I don't know why, maybe the first time on Plex streamer. No matter how many times I watched this, it felt unique. It was like I never watched it. ❤️❤️ Bravo. It's a beautiful psychological and strategistical movie we miss in our time, where actors are running everywhere when things stand simples. 🥰😍🥰 For the Xst time, this is the best I ever enjoyed !!
- mickerdoo13 July 2025Played out nicely. Some parts I guessed but he walked the tightrope well. Spacey and Jackson worked well together. Liked hostage cast.
- beth664314 December 2025This movie is really good, definitely a 5 star rating from me. Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Spacy are great actor. The stars in this movie did a great acting rolls. Great Director!!
- andy booth24 March 2025Good film Jackson and spacey very good as you'd expect would recommend
- tellum4 February 2025Kevin Spacey is in a heroic role, so bizarre in hindsight, but Sam Jackson carries it so that’s cool.
- Dawn Jenkins15 October 2025Edge of your seat excitement from the first five minutes, all the way through to the end!! I didn't know who the mastermind was until he revealed himself at the end! No need for spoiler alerts with this review.
The Negotiator Trivia
The Negotiator was released on 29 July 1998.
The Negotiator was directed by F. Gary Gray.
The Negotiator has a runtime of 2h 20m.
The Negotiator was produced by Arnon Milchan, David Hoberman.
In the midst of an elaborate conspiracy, an expert negotiator is driven to the edge when he's framed for the murder of his partner, as well as embezzling money from his department's pension fund. His only chance to prove his innocence is to take hostages himself, acquire the services of another expert negotiator, and find out who's running the conspiracy before it's too late.
The key characters in The Negotiator are Lt. Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson), Lt. Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey), Cdr. Adam Beck (David Morse).
The Negotiator is rated 15.
The Negotiator is an Action, Adventure, Crime film.
The Negotiator has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
The Negotiator had a budget of US$50M.
The Negotiator has made US$44.5M at the box office.