Movie

Proof of Life

“For her, it's personal. For him, it's a contract.”

★ 6.1(880)20002h 15m

Proof of Life is streaming on HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Taylor Hackford
Release date: 2000-12-08
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: English
Box office: $62,761,005
Budget: $65,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

Proof of Life — trailer

About Proof of Life

Proof of Life is a 2000 movie in the Thriller, Action and Drama genres, directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe and David Morse. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 880 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Proof of Life in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Meg Ryan

Alice Bowman

Russell Crowe

Terry Thorne

David Morse

Peter Bowman

Pamela Reed

Janis Goodman

David Caruso

Dino

Anthony Heald

Ted Fellner

Stanley Anderson

Jerry

Gottfried John

Eric Kessler

Alun Armstrong

Wyatt

Michael Kitchen

Ian Havery

Margo Martindale

Ivy

Mario Ernesto Sánchez

Arturo Fernandez

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookkidnappinghostageengineersouth americaamerican abroadliberation armyhostage negotiatorransom demandmissing husbandbased on magazine, newspaper or articlehostagesoil companybandit guerillaskidnapped spouse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Proof of Life in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Proof of Life on HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Proof of Life on Netflix?+

Proof of Life is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is Proof of Life?+

Proof of Life has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in Proof of Life?+

Proof of Life stars Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse, Pamela Reed and David Caruso.

When did Proof of Life come out?+

Proof of Life is a 2000 movie directed by Taylor Hackford.

What genre is Proof of Life?+

Proof of Life is Thriller, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Proof of Life?+

Proof of Life was directed by Taylor Hackford.