Hostage High
Synopsis
A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.
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Ricky Schroder
Jason Copeland
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Aaron Sullivan
Henry Winkler
Skip Fine
Alexis Cruz
Frankie Rodriguez
Katie Wright
Samantha Eckert
Patrick Malone
Travis McGill
Pat Finn
Mr. Kroft
Ren Woods
Mrs. McGill
Michael Flynn
Sheriff Randall
Kip Niven
FBI Agent Brown
Christy Summerhays
Margaret Fine
Marcia Dangerfield
Mrs. Sullivan
Greg Kean
Deputy Manners
Lynne Van Dam
Miss Richards
Joey Miyashima
Mr. Braddock
Stephanie Allen
Miss Davis
Charles Metten
Mr. Milo
Matthew Barker
Willie
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael W. Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Golin
- Original Score
- Brian Adler
- Original Title
- Hostage High
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael W. Watkins
Larry Golin
Brian Adler
Bill Roe
Peter B. Ellis
Matthew Loze, Steve Natt
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Adler
Original Music Composer
Matthew Loze
Producer
Kathleen A. Wildman
Costume Design
Bill Roe
Director of Photography
Peter B. Ellis
Editor
Corey Kaplan
Production Design
Steve Natt
Producer
Larry Golin
Writer
Michael W. Watkins
Director
Fenton Quinn
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostage High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hostage High about?
A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.
Who directed Hostage High?
Hostage High was directed by Michael W. Watkins.
Who stars in Hostage High?
The principal cast of Hostage High includes Ricky Schroder, Freddie Prinze Jr., Henry Winkler, Alexis Cruz, Katie Wright.
When was Hostage High released and how long is it?
Hostage High was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostage High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostage High was composed by Brian Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hostage High?
Hostage High holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).