Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- claustrophobic
- confrontational
- late night suspense viewing
- political thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the central premise and political messaging unconvincing, though they singled out Linda Fiorentino and Wesley Snipes for committed performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Liberty is forced to remain cuffed to a hot-dog cart while Joe controls the situation remotely from above the plaza.
Joe turns his daughter's death into a public debate over the Second Amendment and the arms industry.
Liberty and Joe develop an uneasy bond through repeated cell-phone conversations during the hostage crisis.
The bomb beside the tied-up actor is set to detonate after 90 minutes, structuring the unfolding confrontation.
Films like Liberty Stands Still, and why
Phone Booth
contained urban hostage thriller centered on a phone call and a public moral confrontation
The Brave One
politically charged crime thriller involving firearms, personal revenge, and institutional culpability
The Negotiator
single-location suspense built around a threatened civilian and escalating psychological pressure
Movie Details
- Director
- Kari Skogland
- Release Date
- 2002-01-18
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (168)
Cast
- Linda Fiorentino
- Wesley Snipes
- Oliver Platt
- Martin Cummins
- Hart Bochner
- Brian Markinson
- Fulvio Cecere
- Jonathan Scarfe
- Ron Selmour
- Ian Tracey
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Liberty Stands Still about?
- A grief-stricken sniper turns a public plaza into a pressure cooker, forcing an arms dealer to confront the human cost of her business.
- What is Liberty Stands Still like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Liberty Stands Still as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Liberty Stands Still violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Liberty Stands Still as moderate.
- What did critics think of Liberty Stands Still?
- Critics generally found the central premise and political messaging unconvincing, though they singled out Linda Fiorentino and Wesley Snipes for committed performances.
- Which films are like Liberty Stands Still?
- Films with a similar feel include Phone Booth, The Brave One, and The Negotiator.
- How long is Liberty Stands Still?
- Liberty Stands Still runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Liberty Stands Still?
- In United States, Liberty Stands Still streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
