The Assault (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, The Assault is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Julien Leclercq, running about 88 minutes. “Monday 26th December 1994. Marignane Airport.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. December 1994. On Saturday 24th, four GIA terrorists hijack an Air France A300 Airbus, bound for Paris, with 227 passengers on board, at the Algiers airport.
Who’s in it. The Assault stars Vincent Elbaz as Thierry, Grégori Derangère as Denis Favier, Mélanie Bernier as Carole and Aymen Saïdi as Yahia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Assault 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 and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assault page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assault 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 Assault (2011)?
- In US, The Assault 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 Assault worth watching?
- The Assault holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assault?
- The Assault stars Vincent Elbaz, Grégori Derangère, Mélanie Bernier, Aymen Saïdi and Chems Dahmani.
- When was The Assault released?
- The Assault was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.