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The Siege of Jadotville

2016·Movie
1h 48min·R
68
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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The Irish army's forgotten battle

Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
Historical War DramaUN Peacekeeping MissionTrue StorySiege SurvivalMilitary StrategyTense & GrittyAfrican ConflictUnderdog StoryCourage Under Fire

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Siege of Jadotville

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Where can I stream The Siege of Jadotville legally?

The Siege of Jadotville is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Siege of Jadotville worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Siege of Jadotville rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Siege of Jadotville?

1 h 48 min

The Siege of Jadotville runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Siege of Jadotville based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Siege of Jadotville?

Critics64
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate The Siege of Jadotville higher (74) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Siege of Jadotville in?

EnglishFrenchIrish

It was made in English, with some French, Irish. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Siege of Jadotville?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Siege of Jadotville in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Siege of Jadotville use?

Good Guns, Bad GunsBadass BoastToo Dumb to LiveA Father to His MenBottomless MagazinesChekhov's LecturePerson with the ClothingStock ScreamEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"The So-Called CowardNo, Mister Bond, I Expect You To DineFighting Irishand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Siege of Jadotville, including Good Guns, Bad Guns, Badass Boast, Too Dumb to Live.