Name: American Hostage
Released: 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha

TV Show · Thriller · Drama

A psychological absurdist thriller set in the 1970s inspired by true events tells the harrowing story of a radio reporter thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when a hostage-taker demands to be interviewed live on his radio program.

2026 · 40m

14+

Starring Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha

Director Adam Arkin

EPISODE 1

My Town Indy

WIBC News Director Fred Heckman gets the story of his career when a used car salesman, Tony Kiritsis, takes his mortgage broker, Dick Hall, hostage. When Tony calls Fred and demands to be interviewed, Fred must decide whether to air the potentially deadly radio interview live.
EPISODE 2

McMahon, Martinis & Madness

Fred has a groundbreaking on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further and further away from his role as news director.
EPISODE 3

Magic Ticket Sweepstakes

When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.
EPISODE 4

A Taste of Indianapolis

Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a dark period of despondency, ends up revealing deep personal truths that have repercussions for his marriage.
EPISODE 5

WIBC Mystery Science Theater

Fred is pushed to the brink as he waits to see whether Tony will accept the DA's immunity offer.