The Siege
1998, English. Directed by Edward Zwick.
An enemy they can't see. A nation under siege. A crisis they can't control.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 1,575 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Edward ZwickDirector
- Denzel WashingtonAnthony 'Hub' Hubbard
- Annette BeningElise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
- Bruce WillisMajor-General William Devereaux
- Tony ShalhoubAgent Frank Haddad
- Sami BouajilaSamir Nazhde
- Aasif MandviKhalil Saleh
- Mark ValleyFBI Agent Mike Johanssen
- Jack GwaltneyFred Darius
- David ProvalDanny Sussman
- Lance ReddickFBI Agent Floyd Rose
- Wood HarrisOfficer Henderson
- David CostabileFingerprint Expert
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Wright, Menno Meyjes, Edward Zwick
- Budget
- $70M
- Box office
- $117M
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The Siege: quick answers
Is The Siege worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 1,575 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Siege?
The Siege runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Siege have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Siege. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Siege parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Siege is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Siege on?
The Siege isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Siege?
If you liked The Siege, try In Too Deep, Out for Justice, The Rookie.
Who directed The Siege?
The Siege (1998) was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis.