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

Where can I watch The Siege in the US?

The Siege streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Starz Apple TV channel 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 Siege?

The Siege runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is The Siege suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19981h 56mDrama / Action / Thriller / Crime

The Siege

Name: The Siege
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1998-11-06
Duration: 116 min

An enemy they can't see. A nation under siege. A crisis they can't control.

The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,563 votes

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The Siege at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Action · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, action, thriller, and crime.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Starz Apple TV channel. 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 1,563 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Siege tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Starz Apple TV channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,563 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Siege

Is The Siege scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Siege for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Siege in the US?: The Siege streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Starz Apple TV channel 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 Siege?: The Siege runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is The Siege suitable for kids?: The Siege is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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