Final Assignment (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1980, Final Assignment is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Paul Almond, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Final Assignment stars Geneviève Bujold as Nicole Thomson, Michael York as Lyosha Petrov, Burgess Meredith as Zak and Colleen Dewhurst as Dr. Valentine Ulanova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Final Assignment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Final Assignment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Final Assignment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Final Assignment (1980)?
- In US, Final Assignment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Final Assignment worth watching?
- Final Assignment holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Final Assignment?
- Final Assignment stars Geneviève Bujold, Michael York, Burgess Meredith, Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Gabourie.
- When was Final Assignment released?
- Final Assignment was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.