The Negotiator (1998) is an action thriller film that features a Chicago hostage negotiator who becomes a prime suspect in the murder of his friend and partner. The film was written by Kevin Fox and Kevin DeMonaco and directed by F. Gary Gray and was released in the United States in July 1998.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Negotiator (1998) via streaming services such as Hulu.
Is The Negotiator (1998) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Negotiator (1998) is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.
Lieutenant Danny Roman is an expert hostage negotiator with the Chicago PD. His partner Nate Roenick tips him off about some members of their unit stealing funds from the department’s disability fund. Roman rushes to meet his partner Roenick, only to find him dead. The police arrive immediately and arrest Roman. To clear up his name, Roman takes hostages in a government building and engages in a tense standoff with another top negotiator, Lt.Chris Sabian. Roman and Sabian must use their wits and skills to uncover the truth.
The Negotiator stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lt. Danny Roman and Kevin Spacey as Lt. Chris Sabian. Additionally, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, and J. T. Walsh also feature.
Watch The Negotiator (1998) streaming via Hulu
The Negotiator (1998) is available to watch on Hulu.
Hulu, the popular streaming service features a myriad of action thriller films, such as Batman Begins, Boston Strangler, Prey, A Haunting in Venice, Nightmare Alley, and many more.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
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- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
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Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
The Negotiator’s (1998) official synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
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