American Hostage
September 20, 2026
Jon Hamm plays radio journalist Fred Heckman in a 1970s thriller about a hostage-taker who demands a live interview, drawing the reporter into the crisis.
- Tracked release
- US television series premiere
- Region
- US
- Announced outlet
- MGM+
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Date source checked 2026-10-04. Schedule row checked 2026-10-06.
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Review scores
Tomatometer
Season 1
16 critic reviews / Checked 2026-10-06
Average critic rating
Season 1
16 total critic reviews · Average of rated reviews / Checked 2026-10-06
Popcornmeter
Season 1 · All audience
Fewer than 50 Ratings / Checked 2026-10-06
Average audience rating
Season 1 · All audience
Fewer than 50 Ratings / Checked 2026-10-06
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Sources
Format and description checked 2026-10-06.
Artwork: MGM+ / Amazon MGM Studios