Held Up(1999)
Held Up Synopsis
What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.
Held Up (1999) is a comedy film directed by Steve Rash, released on October 8, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Barry Corbin and John Cullum. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Rash
- Writers:
- Erik Fleming, Jeff Eastin, Jeff Eastin
- Producers:
- Neal H. Moritz, Stokely Chaffin
- Cinematographer:
- David A. Makin
- Status:
- Released
Held Up (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Held Up before you stream it.
Held Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Foxx
as Michael
Nia Long
as Rae
Barry Corbin
as Pembry
John Cullum
as Jack
Jake Busey
as Beaumont
Roselyn Sánchez
as Trina
Eduardo Yáñez
as Rodrigo
Sarah Paulson
as Mary
Diego Fuentes
as Sal
Michael Shamus Wiles
as Biker
Julie Hagerty
as Gloria
Andrew Jackson
as Billy (SWAT Team Leader)
Key crew
Directed by Steve Rash, written by Erik Fleming, Jeff Eastin and Jeff Eastin, produced by Neal H. Moritz and Stokely Chaffin.
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Held Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 68 ratings.
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Held Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Held Up online?
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Held Up (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Held Up?
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The main cast of Held Up (1999) includes Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Barry Corbin, John Cullum and Jake Busey. The film was directed by Steve Rash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Held Up released?
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Held Up was released on October 8, 1999 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Held Up worth watching?
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Held Up (1999) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Held Up?
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Yes. The official Held Up trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.