The Assignment (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, The Assignment is a thriller film directed by Mats Arehn, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A Swedish diplomat travels to a civil war in a Latin American country. His mission is to mediate between the two extremist groups.
Who’s in it. The Assignment stars Christopher Plummer as Kaptain Behounek, Thomas Hellberg as Dalgren, Carolyn Seymour as Danica and Fernando Rey as Bidara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Assignment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assignment (1977)?
- In US, The Assignment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assignment?
- The Assignment stars Christopher Plummer, Thomas Hellberg, Carolyn Seymour, Fernando Rey and Per Oscarsson.
- When was The Assignment released?
- The Assignment was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.