The Siege (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, The Siege is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Edward Zwick, running about 116 minutes. “On November 6th our freedom is history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Who’s in it. The Siege stars Denzel Washington as Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard, Annette Bening as Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger, Bruce Willis as Major-General William Devereaux and Tony Shalhoub as Agent Frank Haddad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Siege has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $116.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Siege page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Siege (1998)?
- In US, The Siege is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Siege worth watching?
- The Siege holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Siege?
- The Siege stars Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis, Tony Shalhoub and Sami Bouajila.
- When was The Siege released?
- The Siege was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.