Diplomatic Siege (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1999, Diplomatic Siege is an action and thriller film directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When Steve Mitchell is clandestinely sent to the US embassy in Bucharest, Romania to disarm a nuclear bomb that has secretly remained in the building since the end of the Cold War, little does he know that other problems will soon erupt. He must join Erica Long, a diplomatic attaché who is not all that she appears, to work together on setting the correct computer code that will disable the weapon and accomplish the mission. But while watching video monitors from inside a long-forgotten surveillance room, Steve witnesses a surprising deadly takeover of the building by the Serbian Liberation Front.
Who’s in it. Diplomatic Siege stars Daryl Hannah as Erica Long, Peter Weller as Steve Parker, Tom Berenger as Gén. Buck Swain and Brion James as Stubbs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Diplomatic Siege has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diplomatic Siege page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diplomatic Siege 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 Diplomatic Siege (1999)?
- In US, Diplomatic Siege 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 Diplomatic Siege worth watching?
- Diplomatic Siege holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diplomatic Siege?
- Diplomatic Siege stars Daryl Hannah, Peter Weller, Tom Berenger, Brion James and Jer Adrianne Lelliott.
- When was Diplomatic Siege released?
- Diplomatic Siege was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.