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The Assignment

2017·Movie·R·95 min·★ 5.6(541)

“A revenger's tale.”

Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.

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Where to watch The Assignment in United States

Can I watch The Assignment in United States? Yes — you can stream The Assignment in United States on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Fawesome, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open The Assignment there. Availability last verified on November 11, 2026.

Where is The Assignment streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesLionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Philo, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
CanadaHoopla, Tubi TV, PlexApple TV Store, YouTube
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TVApple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV
France—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Rakuten TV
Spain—Rakuten TV
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
JapanU-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About The Assignment

The Assignment is a 2017 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Walter Hill. The cast is led by Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Philo.

The Assignment was produced by SBS Productions and Lone Wolf and made in United States of America and France. It was released on April 27, 2017, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Walter Hill
Writers
Denis Hamill, Walter Hill
Release date
April 27, 2017
OTT release
March 3, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
SBS Productions, Lone Wolf
#assassin#gangster#sex change#revenge#mad surgeon

The Assignment cast & crew

The Assignment was directed by Walter Hill and written by Denis Hamill and Walter Hill.

The cast features Michelle Rodriguez as Frank Kitchen / Tomboy, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Rachel Kay, Tony Shalhoub as Dr. Ralph Galen, Caitlin Gerard as Johnnie, Anthony LaPaglia as Honest John Hartunian, and Paul McGillion as Paul Wincott.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giorgio Moroder, cinematography is by James Liston, and it was produced by Saïd Ben Saïd and Michel Merkt.

Is The Assignment worth watching?

The Assignment holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 541 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The Assignment is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Assignment

In United States, you can stream The Assignment on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on March 3, 2017.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Assignment

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

Frank Kitchen / Tomboy

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Dr. Rachel Kay

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Dr. Ralph Galen

Caitlin Gerard

Caitlin Gerard

Johnnie

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Honest John Hartunian

Paul McGillion

Paul McGillion

Paul Wincott

Ken Kirzinger

Ken Kirzinger

Nurse Albert Becker

Paul Lazenby

Paul Lazenby

Bodyguard

Zak Santiago

Zak Santiago

Edward Gonzales

Adrian Hough

Adrian Hough

Sebastian

Alex Zahara

Alex Zahara

Vladimir Gorski

Chad Riley

Chad Riley

Merchado

The Assignment — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Assignment in United States?

The Assignment is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Philo, The Roku Channel in United States.

▸Is The Assignment on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel?

Yes — The Assignment is currently available on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel in United States.

▸What language is The Assignment in?

The Assignment is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Assignment?

The Assignment runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).

▸What is The Assignment rated?

The Assignment is rated R. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 541 ratings.

▸When did The Assignment release on OTT?

The Assignment became available digitally on March 3, 2017.

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