Assault and Battery (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, Assault and Battery is a drama film directed by Lars Lennart Forsberg, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The rebellious socialist Knut is subjected to a mental evaluation after he assaults a stranger on the street. Psychologist looking track Knuts aggression in childhood experiences while Knut himself sees them as a natural reaction to the class society's oppression.
Who’s in it. Assault and Battery stars Knut Pettersen as Knut Nilssen, Björn Granath as Björn, Berit Persson as Berit and Bjoern Kanvert as Dir Hedqvist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Assault and Battery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assault and Battery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assault and Battery tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assault and Battery (1969)?
- In GB, Assault and Battery is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Assault and Battery worth watching?
- Assault and Battery holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assault and Battery?
- Assault and Battery stars Knut Pettersen, Björn Granath, Berit Persson, Bjoern Kanvert and Hans Hellberg.
- When was Assault and Battery released?
- Assault and Battery was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.