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Proof of Life

Play trailer Poster for Proof of Life R,  2000,  2h 15m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 39% 109 Reviews Tomatometer 43% 25,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
39% Tomatometer 109 Reviews 43% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
In this romantic drama, Peter Bowman, an American engineer in a Latin American country is captured by anti-government forces. When the rebels learn his identity they demand $6 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. She retains the services of freelance professional hostage negotiator Terry Thorne.
Proof of Life

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Critics Consensus

Despite its promising premise and superstar cast, Proof of Life is just a routine thriller that doesn't offer anything new.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 27, 2010
3/5
Good story, but too violent for kids. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek Mar 31, 2008
Neither Crowe, Ryan nor the topical subject keeps Proof of Life from feeling recycled. For all the up-to-the-minute research, the movie still gives off the musty scent of Hollywood contrivance. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Dec 8, 2000
2.5/4
I was interested all through the movie--interested, but not riveted. Go to Full Review
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
3/5
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Oct 14, 2007
2/4
Whatever sparks ignited off the set fail to register on film, in essence ruining Taylor Hackford's drama. Go to Full Review
Joe Lozito Big Picture Big Sound Jul 14, 2007
1.5/4
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Rey P Oct 9, 2018 I liked it. Nice drama-thriller that shows a guerrilla type kidnapping and operations.
Abraham G Nov 27, 2017 I cannot describe how predictable this is but for some part, I enjoyed it but I don't love it. I think Proof of Life is something that is to indicate proof that some kidnap victims are still alive that Russell Crowe's character discovers in the film. Peter Bowman played by David Morse has been hired to build a new dam for the oil company, Quad Carbon. Meanwhile he's been kidnapped by the guerrilla's of the Liberation Army of Tecala (ELT). So then it's up to Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe to pay them $50,000 for their ransom. I really don't consider it to be an action thriller. It's more like a thriller about ransom to save Alice's husband from the guerrilla's. I have nothing to say more about this. All I gotta say is that I like the end battle where Terry and his men saves Peter from the guerrilla's. It's complicated to go through reviews that I find hard to do so I guess I'll leave it here. See more
Draco R Jun 17, 2017 ok thriller that got mared by the affair scandle
Kylo S Jan 2, 2017 It's good movie to watch
George S Jul 15, 2016 One of the best movies ever!
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Taylor Hackford

Director

Meg Ryan

Alice

Russell Crowe

Terry Thorne

David Morse

Peter Bowman

Pamela Reed

Janis Goodman

David Caruso

Dino

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Proof of Life

Proof of Life (2000) Russell Crowe and Taylor Hackford (Director) on the set of "Proof of Life." David Morse in "Proof of Life." Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe in "Proof of Life." David Morse in "Proof of Life." Meg Ryan in "Proof of Life." Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe in "Proof of Life." David Caruso is Dino, a hostage negotiator who helps mount a bold rescue operation. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis In this romantic drama, Peter Bowman, an American engineer in a Latin American country is captured by anti-government forces. When the rebels learn his identity they demand $6 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. She retains the services of freelance professional hostage negotiator Terry Thorne.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Taylor Hackford, Charles Mulvehill
Screenwriter
Tony Gilroy
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co
Anvil Films, Castle Rock Entertainment, Bel Air Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Drug Related Material|Language|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 8, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.6M
Runtime
2h 15m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SR, DTS, Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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