---
title: "Held"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/held-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 744750
imdb_id: "tt10713340"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 77
content_rating: "R"
---

# Held (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/held-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Held is a 2020 American thriller film directed by Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing, written by Jill Awbrey, and starring Jill Awbrey and Bart Johnson. The film follows a couple whose ailing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice that commands their every move and threatens harm if they do not obey.

Released in the United States on October 21, 2020, the film spans the horror, mystery, and thriller genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It explores themes of control, survival, and relationship strain under extreme duress within a contained setting.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ailing married couple is held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing with a script written by Jill Awbrey.
- Stars Jill Awbrey and Bart Johnson in the leading roles.
- Delivers a suspenseful premise centered on a couple forced to obey commands to survive.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise revolves around intense hostage situations and threats of harm which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes, offering a tense and suspenseful viewing experience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #hostage-thriller, #vacation-rental, #unseen-threat, #marriage-test, #horror-mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing
- **Networks / Studios**: Tremendum Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jill Awbrey** as *Emma*
- **Bart Johnson** as *Henry*
- **Travis Cluff** as *The Voice / Nathan*
- **Zack Gold** as *Ryan Sullivan*
- **Rez Kempton** as *Joe*
- **Jener Dasilva** as *Graham*
- **Jana Claire Price** as *Young Emma*
- **Ian Jones** as *Sean*
- **Ryan Shoos** as *Bobby*
- **Liz Fenning** as *Jane*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Held (2020)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database where current streaming options are listed.

### Q: Is Held (2020) worth watching?
The film offers a suspenseful premise blending horror, mystery, and thriller elements as a couple faces a mysterious unseen captor.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
Held has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Who directed and wrote Held (2020)?
The film was directed by Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing and written by Jill Awbrey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Held — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/744750)

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