Proof of Life (2000)

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.

Genres: Thriller, Action, Drama

What to watch after Proof of Life

• Extreme Measures (1996) — Tony Gilroy wrote for both
• Flightplan (2005)
• Body of Lies (2008) — Same feel: tense, dramatic
• Bait (2000) — Tony Gilroy wrote for both
• Unlocked (2017) — Same feel: tense, dramatic
• Against All Odds (1984) — Taylor Hackford directed both