
Proof of Life
For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.
Directed by Taylor Hackford
Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Bel Air Entertainment
A tense, procedural thriller about a wife's desperate fight to save her kidnapped husband through negotiation and personal agency in a morally ambiguous hostage crisis.
When Peter Bowman, an American engineer working in a South American country, is captured by anti-government forces, the rebels learn his identity and demand $5 million for his safe return. However, his US employer is on the verge of insolvency and will not provide the ransom. Peter's wife Alice is forced to deal with the matter on her own and she retains the services of freelance professional hostage negotiator Terry Thorne.
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Is Proof of Life scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Proof of Life violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is Proof of Life sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Proof of Life easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Proof of Life end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Proof of Life
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Proof of Life, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































