The Assignment Movie

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A hit man seeks revenge after being knocked out and awakening to discover he has been surgically turned into a woman.

Who's Involved:

Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Anthony LaPaglia, Caitlin Gerard, Walter Hill

Release Date:

Friday, April 7, 2017 Limited

R   RESTRICTED MPA
graphic nudity, violence, sexuality, language and drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

Hitman Frank Kitchen (Michelle Rodriguez) is given a lethal assignment, but after being double-crossed, he discovers he’s not the man he thought he was—he’s been surgically altered and now has the body of a woman. Seeking vengeance, Frank heads for a showdown with the person (Sigourney Weaver) who transformed him, a brilliant surgeon with a chilling agenda of her own.

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Who's making The Assignment: Crew List

A look at the The Assignment behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Walter Hill last directed Dead For A Dollar and Bullet to the Head. The film's writer Walter Hill last wrote Dead For A Dollar and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?.

Director

Walter Hill

Screenwriter

Walter Hill

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Production: What we know about The Assignment?

Key Facts

  1. Michelle Rodriguez is to play the hitman while Sigourney Weaver is the scalpel-wielding doctor.
  2. Based on a story by Denis Hamill.

Filming Timeline

  1. 2016 - May: The film was set to Completed  status.
  2. 2015 - October: The film was set to Production  status.

    Cameras start rolling November 9, 2015 in Vancouver.

The Assignment Release Date: When was the film released?


The Assignment was a Limited release in 2017 on Friday, April 7, 2017. There were 18 other movies released on the same date, including Going in Style, Smurfs: The Lost Village and The Case for Christ.

As a Limited release, The Assignment will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.

The Assignment DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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The Assignment was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 .

The Assignment VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?


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The Assignment was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, April 7, 2017. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.

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