The Assailant (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, The Assailant is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
Who’s in it. The Assailant stars Aílton Carmo as Besouro, Jéssica Barbosa as Dinorá, Sérgio Laurentino as Exu and Flávio Rocha as Coronel Venâncio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Assailant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assailant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assailant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assailant (2009)?
- In US, The Assailant is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assailant worth watching?
- The Assailant holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assailant?
- The Assailant stars Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Sérgio Laurentino, Flávio Rocha and Irandhir Santos.
- When was The Assailant released?
- The Assailant was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.