Hijack (2023)
A high-stakes negotiation unfolds at 30,000 feet, relentless and gritty with every passing second.
Expert negotiator Sam Nelson is in for the ride of his life—and so is everyone on board with him—after a group of hijackers take control. Sam will try every move in his playbook to take them down...as the stakes grow higher by the second.
How intense is Hijack?
Hijack is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Hijack feels like
- Tone
- tensesuspensefulgrittyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hijack
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hijack for you?
Is Hijack scary?
Only a little. Hijack has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Hijack gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Hijack sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hijack OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Hijack?
Hijack is streaming on Apple TV+.
Does Hijack have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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