Final Assignment

1980·Movie
1h 38min
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Final Assignment fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, mystery, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An intrepid television journalist sent to cover the Canadian prime minister's visit to the Soviet Union has trouble sticking to her assignment when she unearths a horrific experimental drug trial involving children. Determined to prepare a video that will show the world exactly what's been going on, she dodges the long arm of the KGB and falls into bed with a Communist bureaucrat.
Political ThrillerInvestigative JournalismSoviet UnionExperimental Drug TrialIntrigue & SuspenseHistorical SettingKGB EspionageRomantic UndercurrentCovert Operations

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Almond
Written by:
Marc Rosen
Produced by:
James Shavick, Lawrence Hertzog, David Bailey
Composed by:
Richard Nichol, Peter Jermyn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Final Assignment

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Where can I stream Final Assignment legally?

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Is Final Assignment worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Final Assignment rated?

Drug use

Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Final Assignment?

1 h 38 min

Final Assignment runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is Final Assignment in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Final Assignment?

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