iHostage

2025 [DUTCH]

Crime / Drama / Thriller

13
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 19% · 8 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 19% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.7/10 10 10639 10.6K

amsterdam, netherlands hostage based on true story special forces hostage negotiator gunman

Plot summary

When a gunman enters an Apple Store in the heart of Amsterdam, the police face a delicate challenge to resolve the standoff.

Director

Bobby Boermans Photo
Bobby Boermans

Top cast

Matteo van der Grijn Photo
Matteo van der Grijn as Abe
Loes Haverkort Photo
Loes Haverkort as Lynn
Jasmine Sendar Photo
Jasmine Sendar as Valerie
Marcel Hensema Photo
Marcel Hensema as Kees van Zanten
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942.84 MB
1280*582
Dutch 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 42 min
Seeds 100+
1.89 GB
1920*872
Dutch 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 42 min
Seeds 100+
4.58 GB
3840*2160
Dutch 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 42 min
Seeds 31

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Zooha-47207 7 / 10

A chilling reminder of reality

As a Dutch guy, iHostage hit differently. I remembered the real story from the news, and seeing it dramatized was both fascinating and frustrating. The movie is suspenseful from start to finish. There's a constant feeling of unease, especially because it's so grounded in something that actually happened.What stands out is how it highlights the failures of the Dutch police response. You want to believe these situations are handled professionally, but what the movie shows is a lack of preparation and decisive action. It's sad but, unfortunately, realistic. The story itself is well-acted and well-paced. You stay locked in because you know this isn't fiction-it's a reflection of real incompetence. Definitely worth watching, especially for Dutch viewers.
Reviewed by managementbykristi 7 / 10

iDontKnow

Overall I liked learning more about this real life event. However, the actual movie wasn't the best as most other commenters have mentioned. Perhaps the lack of emotion in the voice dubs did it an injustice.Some things weren't necessary - pizza for the cops, the one who didn't like leaving his wife and kids behind to go do his job.I did enjoy seeing behind the scenes for an operation like this. And the way they worked together with different units to keep the guy distracted and keep everyone informed.Wish there was more back story instead on the perp, the main hostage and the 4 in the closet.
Reviewed by LolaBalboa 5 / 10

Very mediocre

IHostage is based on a true story that once dominated the Dutch headlines, which immediately gives the movie a certain weight. Unfortunately, it never really digs deeper than a surface-level retelling. While the events themselves are inherently dramatic, the film fails to explore the emotional or psychological layers that could have made it truly gripping.Characters remain flat, and there's little insight into their motivations or inner struggles. The code word felt clumsy and unrealistic, seriously undermining the tension. Overall, a missed opportunity to turn a powerful story into a decent movie.
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