The Assignment (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, The Assignment is a drama and family film directed by Timothy J. Nelson. “Today is tomorrow's history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After acceptance to a prestigious music school, Eliza's world is rocked when she discovers a shocking mystery about her family.
Who’s in it. The Assignment stars Linsey Godfrey as Eliza, Jake Thomas as Spencer, M. Emmet Walsh as Mr. Beudreaux and Adam Baldwin as Mr. Clements, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Assignment 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, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assignment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assignment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assignment (2010)?
- In US, The Assignment 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 Assignment worth watching?
- The Assignment holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assignment?
- The Assignment stars Linsey Godfrey, Jake Thomas, M. Emmet Walsh, Adam Baldwin and French Stewart.
- When was The Assignment released?
- The Assignment was released in 2010.