The Siege(1998)
An enemy they can't see. A nation under siege. A crisis they can't control.
The Siege Synopsis
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
The Siege (1998) is a drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Edward Zwick, released on November 6, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis and Tony Shalhoub. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,547 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Zwick
- Writers:
- Lawrence Wright, Menno Meyjes, Edward Zwick
- Producers:
- Edward Zwick, Lynda Obst
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Graeme Revell
- Production:
- Lynda Obst Productions, 20th Century Fox, Bedford Falls Productions
- Budget:
- $70,000,000
- Revenue:
- $116,700,000
- Status:
- Released
The Siege (1998) Trailer
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The Siege Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denzel Washington
as Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard
Annette Bening
as Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
Bruce Willis
as Major-General William Devereaux
Tony Shalhoub
as Agent Frank Haddad
Sami Bouajila
as Samir Nazhde
Aasif Mandvi
as Khalil Saleh
Mark Valley
as FBI Agent Mike Johanssen
Jack Gwaltney
as Fred Darius
David Proval
as Danny Sussman
Lance Reddick
as FBI Agent Floyd Rose
Wood Harris
as Officer Henderson
David Costabile
as Fingerprint Expert
Key crew
Directed by Edward Zwick, written by Lawrence Wright, Menno Meyjes and Edward Zwick, produced by Edward Zwick and Lynda Obst.
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The Siege Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 1,547 ratings.
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The Siege – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Siege online?
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The Siege (1998) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Siege?
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The main cast of The Siege (1998) includes Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis, Tony Shalhoub and Sami Bouajila. The film was directed by Edward Zwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Siege released?
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The Siege was released on November 6, 1998 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Siege worth watching?
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The Siege (1998) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 1,547 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Siege?
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Yes. The official The Siege trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.