The Negotiator (1998)

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.

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

What to watch after The Negotiator

• A Time to Kill (1996) — Same subject: murder
• Jackie Brown (1997) — Same subject: police
• Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) — Kevin Spacey appears in both
• Ronin (1998) — Same feel: tense, suspenseful
• The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) — Same subject: hostage
• John Q (2002) — Same subject: chicago, illinois, hostage-taking