How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Negotiator rated?

The Negotiator is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Negotiator?

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The Negotiator (1998) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 2,541 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: July 29, 1998
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 2,541 votes
Director: F. Gary Gray
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Negotiator?: The Negotiator is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Negotiator rated?: The Negotiator is rated R in the US.
Is The Negotiator a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Negotiator?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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