Thrilling captivity: 6 must-watch hostage dramas 

Author: Achu Krishnan

A Hapless band takes a radio station hostage for airplay, turning the heist into a comical rock 'n' roll rebellion.

Airheads

A True story of a bank heist gone awry, capturing the intensity and humanity in a gripping hostage situation.

Dog Day Afternoon

John Travolta's star power dimmed with 'Battlefield Earth,' a sci-fi flop that cast a shadow, marking a career setback.

Die Hard

A cunning bank robbery with unexpected twists unfolds, merging suspense and mystery in this gripping hostage negotiation thriller.

Inside Man

A high-octane thriller as a cop races against time to defuse a bomb on a city bus, testing hostages' nerves.

Speed

A tense psychological thriller unfolds as a man trapped in a phone booth faces a sniper's deadly game.

Phone Booth