Assault on Precinct 13 (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1976, Assault on Precinct 13 is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Carpenter, running about 91 minutes. “L.A.'s deadliest street gang just declared war on the cops.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lone inhabitants of an abandoned police station are under attack by the overwhelming numbers of a seemingly unstoppable street gang.
Who’s in it. Assault on Precinct 13 stars Austin Stoker as Ethan Bishop, Darwin Joston as Napoleon Wilson, Laurie Zimmer as Leigh and Martin West as Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Assault on Precinct 13 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Night Flight Plus 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 Assault on Precinct 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assault on Precinct 13 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 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)?
- In US, Assault on Precinct 13 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, 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 Assault on Precinct 13 worth watching?
- Assault on Precinct 13 holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Assault on Precinct 13?
- Assault on Precinct 13 stars Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West and Tony Burton.
- When was Assault on Precinct 13 released?
- Assault on Precinct 13 was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.