The Assignment
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.
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Where can I watch The Assignment in the United States?
The Assignment is available to stream on fuboTV and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Assignment for free?
The Assignment streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Assignment?
The Assignment scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Assignment?
The Assignment stars Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, and Céline Bonnier. Christian Duguay is the director.
How long is The Assignment?
The Assignment runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did The Assignment come out?
The Assignment was released on September 28, 1997.
Which studio made The Assignment?
The Assignment was produced by Triumph Films, Program de Credits of Impuc, and Super Écran in Canada.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.