Proof of Life

Proof of Life is a 2000 American action thriller film directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe. Based on a true story, the movie follows Alice Bowman, an engineer's wife who must navigate the complex world of kidnapping for ransom after her husband Peter is taken by guerrilla rebels in South America. With the help of freelance hostage negotiator Terry Thorne, Alice must use all her wits to secure her husband's safe return and outsmart the rebels, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. As tensions rise and allegiances are tested, Alice and Terry form an unlikely bond that ultimately leads to a thrilling showdown between good and evil.