The Assignment (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Assignment is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Walter Hill, running about 95 minutes. “A revenger's tale.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
Who’s in it. The Assignment stars Michelle Rodriguez as Frank Kitchen / Tomboy, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Rachel Kay, Tony Shalhoub as Dr. Ralph Galen and Caitlin Gerard as Johnnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Assignment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $388.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Assignment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assignment 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 Assignment (2016)?
- In US, The Assignment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Assignment worth watching?
- The Assignment holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assignment?
- The Assignment stars Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Caitlin Gerard and Anthony LaPaglia.
- When was The Assignment released?
- The Assignment was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.