The Assault (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1998, The Assault is an action and thriller film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 85 minutes. “When Revenge Is The Only Option” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A female cop assigned to protect a dead drug dealer's girlfriend from mob assassins takes her to a home for battered wives. When revenge is the only option, the emotionally scarred women are forced to fight back.
Who’s in it. The Assault stars Stacie Randall as Stacy, Matt McCoy as Mike, Melissa Brasselle as Toni and Sandahl Bergman as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Assault has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assault page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assault 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 Assault (1998)?
- In US, The Assault is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assault worth watching?
- The Assault holds an audience score of 4.0 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 The Assault?
- The Assault stars Stacie Randall, Matt McCoy, Melissa Brasselle, Sandahl Bergman and Leo Rossi.
- When was The Assault released?
- The Assault was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.