Is The Assignment scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Assignment for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Assignment in the US?

The Assignment is free on Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Assignment?

The Assignment runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Is The Assignment suitable for kids?

The Assignment is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19971h 59mThriller / Action / Crime

The Assignment

Name: The Assignment
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 1997-09-28
Duration: 119 min

TMDB movie listing

Jack Shaw has experienced the terror first-hand. He's a top CIA agent who's tracked international killer-for-hire Carlos "The Jackal" Sanchez for over twenty years and barely survived Carlos' devastating bombing of a Parisian cafe. Now, he finally gets a break when he discovers Carlos' dead ringer: American naval officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez.

TMDB audience score

Based on 168 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Assignment at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 59m

At 1h 59m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, action, and crime.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 168 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Assignment tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 59m.
It is free to watch on Tubi TV in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 168 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Assignment

Is The Assignment scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Assignment for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Assignment in the US?: The Assignment is free on Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Assignment?: The Assignment runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Is The Assignment suitable for kids?: The Assignment is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.