The Negotiator movie poster

The Negotiator

March 6, 2025 1h 49m 7.2/10 (84 votes)

Released just last year. The Negotiator is a drama/thriller film. directed by Alessandro Tonda.

Starring Claudio Santamaria, Sonia Bergamasco, and Anna Ferzetti

Synopsis

In 2005, Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena was kidnapped in Iraq by a group of terrorists. Nicola Calipari, a SISMI agent, is tasked with rescuing her, but interference from US forces in Iraq compromises the operation. Despite the difficulties, and after lengthy negotiations, Nicola manages to save the journalist, but at the cost of his own life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 2025 10 months ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (84 votes)
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Budget $7.3M Production budget
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Box Office $1.1M 0.1x return
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT
Budget
$7,324,508
Revenue
$1,061,893

Production Companies

  • Notorious Pictures
  • RAI Cinema
  • Tarantula

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Negotiator about?

In 2005, Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena was kidnapped in Iraq by a group of terrorists. Nicola Calipari, a SISMI agent, is tasked with rescuing her, but interference from US forces in Iraq comp...

Who directed The Negotiator?

The Negotiator was directed by Alessandro Tonda.

How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was The Negotiator released?

The Negotiator was released on March 6, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Negotiator?

The main cast of The Negotiator includes Claudio Santamaria, Sonia Bergamasco, Anna Ferzetti, Marta Giovannozzi, Sergio Romano.