The Assault (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1986, The Assault is a drama, war and history film directed by Fons Rademakers, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of WW II the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of the house of a Dutch family. Years after the war the young boy who witnessed the killing runs into the members of the resistance who committed the killing.
Who’s in it. The Assault stars Derek de Lint as Anton Steenwijk, Marc van Uchelen as Young Anton Steenwijk, Monique van de Ven as Saskia de Graaff and John Kraaijkamp Sr. as Cor Takes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Assault has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $203.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assault page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assault tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assault (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Assault change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Assault worth watching?
- The Assault holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assault?
- The Assault stars Derek de Lint, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van de Ven, John Kraaijkamp Sr. and Christian Golusda.
- When was The Assault released?
- The Assault was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.