Bastille Day (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Bastille Day is an action film directed by James Watkins, running about 92 minutes. “With law comes disorder” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Mason is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar, the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.
Who’s in it. Bastille Day stars Idris Elba as Sean Briar, Richard Madden as Michael Mason, Charlotte Le Bon as Zoe Naville and Kelly Reilly as Karen Dacre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bastille Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bastille Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bastille Day tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bastille Day (2016)?
- In US, Bastille Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bastille Day worth watching?
- Bastille Day holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bastille Day?
- Bastille Day stars Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, Kelly Reilly and José Garcia.
- When was Bastille Day released?
- Bastille Day was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.