The Siege of Jadotville
2016, English. Directed by Richie Smyth.
The Irish army's forgotten battle
Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Siege of Jadotville is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richie SmythDirector
- Jamie DornanPat Quinlan
- Mark StrongConor Cruise O'Brien
- Jason O'MaraSgt. Jack Prendergast
- Michael McElhattonGeneral McEntee
- Emmanuelle SeignerMadame LaFontagne
- Richard LukunkuPatrice Lumumba
- Danny SapaniMoise Tshombe
- Andrew StockMan in White Suit
- Fionn O'SheaWilliam Reidy
- Sam KeeleyBilly (Sniper) Ready
- Ronan RafteryJohn Gorman
- Mike NobleCharles Cooley
Details
- Released
- 19 September 2016
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Kevin Brodbin
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What The Siege of Jadotville is based on
The Siege of Jadotville is adapted from a novel.
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The Siege of Jadotville: quick answers
Is The Siege of Jadotville worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 991 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Siege of Jadotville have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Siege of Jadotville. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Siege of Jadotville parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Siege of Jadotville is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Siege of Jadotville on?
The Siege of Jadotville is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Siege of Jadotville?
If you liked The Siege of Jadotville, try Darfur, Michael Collins, Beasts of No Nation.
Who directed The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville (2016) was directed by Richie Smyth and stars Jamie Dornan, Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara.
What is The Siege of Jadotville based on?
The Siege of Jadotville is adapted from a novel.