Assembly (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2007, Assembly is an action and history film directed by Feng Xiaogang, running about 123 minutes. “Every sacrifice deserves to be immortalized.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows a soldier trying to gain recognition for comrades who died in 1948, at a turning point in the civil war between the communists and the nationalist forces of the Kuomintang (KMT).
Who’s in it. Assembly stars Zhang Hanyu as Capt. Gu Zidi, Ren Quan as Political officer, Baoqiang Wang as Sniper Jiang Maocai and Tang Yan as Sun Guiqin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Assembly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assembly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assembly 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 Assembly (2007)?
- In GB, Assembly is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Assembly worth watching?
- Assembly holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assembly?
- Assembly stars Zhang Hanyu, Ren Quan, Baoqiang Wang, Tang Yan and Deng Chao.
- When was Assembly released?
- Assembly was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.