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The Assignment

1997·Movie
1h 59min·R
IMDb6.8

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The Assignment fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Spy ThrillerDoppelgangerPolitical IntriguePsychological TensionInternational EspionageComplex PlotViolent ConfrontationsBleak Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Christian Duguay, Lorette Leblanc, David McLeod
Written by:
Dan Gordon, Sabi H. Shabtai
Produced by:
Mary Margiotta, Karen Margiotta, Lucie Robitaille
Composed by:
Normand Corbeil, Normand Corbeil, Michel B. Bordeleau

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Where can I stream The Assignment legally?

fuboTVTubi TV

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Is The Assignment worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Assignment rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Assignment?

1 h 59 min

The Assignment runs 1 h 59 min.

What language is The Assignment in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Assignment?

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