Sharpe's Mission
1996, English. Directed by Tom Clegg.
France, 1813. Wellington orders Sharpe to join the dashing colonel Brand on a hazardous journey behind French enemy lines with the aim of blowing up an ammunition store. Sharpe's wife Jane becomes disillusioned with Sharpe's frequent absences. Left behind in the camp, she warms to the attentions of another admirer. Meanwhile, Sharpe is out in the mountains and is dangerously outnumbered, with with the French ranks closing in. He must risk his own life, however, to confront a far deadlier enemy on his own side.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Tom CleggDirector
- Sean BeanMajor Richard Sharpe
- Daragh O'MalleySergeant Major Patrick Harper
- Abigail CruttendenJane Sharpe
- James LaurensonMajor General Hector Ross
- Hugh FraserField Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington
- Mark StrongColonel Brand
- Andrew SchofieldSergeant Pope
- Nigel BettsMajor Septimus Pyecroft
- Warren SaireClarence Shellington
- John TamsRifleman Daniel Hagman
- Jason SalkeyRifleman Harris
- Diana PérezRamona Gonzalez Harper
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ukraine, Portugal, Turkey
- Written by
- Eoghan Harris
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Sharpe's Rifles
1993 · 6.8/10
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1993 · 7.1/10
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1994 · 6.6/10
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1995 · 6.5/10
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1995 · 6.9/10
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1995 · 7.3/10
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Sharpe's Regiment
1996 · 7.0/10
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Sharpe's Siege
1996 · 7.2/10
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Sharpe's Mission: quick answers
What should I watch before Sharpe's Mission?
Watch Sharpe's Battle (1995), Sharpe's Sword (1995), Sharpe's Regiment (1996), and Sharpe's Siege (1996) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sharpe's Mission?
Next in the series: Sharpe's Revenge (1997), Sharpe's Justice (1997), and Sharpe's Waterloo (1997).
Is Sharpe's Mission worth watching?
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How long is Sharpe's Mission?
Sharpe's Mission runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Sharpe's Mission have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Sharpe's Mission on?
Sharpe's Mission isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 1996. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sharpe's Mission?
If you liked Sharpe's Mission, try Sharpe's Challenge, Sharpe's Rifles, Sahara.
Who directed Sharpe's Mission?
Sharpe's Mission (1996) was directed by Tom Clegg and stars Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden.