The Assault (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, The Assault is a drama, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jason Winn, running about 90 minutes. “It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.
Who’s in it. The Assault stars Makenzie Vega as Sam Gleason, Khandi Alexander as Detective Jodi Miller, Gary Weeks as Dan Gleason and Malik Yoba as Coach Tim Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Assault has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (2014)?
- In US, The Assault is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- 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, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assault?
- The Assault stars Makenzie Vega, Khandi Alexander, Gary Weeks, Malik Yoba and Pierson Fodé.
- When was The Assault released?
- The Assault was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.