Terrorists seize a luxury hotel, and staff and guests make unthinkable sacrifices to survive a relentless night.
Tense and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free) and Plex (free).
Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: real scares and several jump scares.
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Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. While several terrorists spread hatred and death through the city, others attack the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Both hotel staff and guests risk their lives, making unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and keep everyone safe while help arrives.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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