Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)

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"Unite and fight."

Movie · 2005 · 1h 49m · Released · Rated R · Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime

Synopsis

On New Year's Eve, inside a police station that's about to be closed for good, officer Jake Roenick must cobble together a force made up cops and criminals to save themselves from a mob looking to kill mobster Marion Bishop.

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Cast

  • Ethan Hawke as Sergeant Jake Roenick
  • Laurence Fishburne as Marion Bishop
  • Gabriel Byrne as Captain Marcus Duvall
  • Maria Bello as Dr. Alex Sabian
  • Drea de Matteo as Iris Ferry
  • John Leguizamo as Beck
  • Brian Dennehy as Sargeant Jasper O'Shea
  • Ja Rule as Smiley
  • Currie Graham as Mike Kahane
  • Aisha Hinds as Anna

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a gritty thriller that mixes intense action with a tense crime story, Assault on Precinct 13 is a solid pick. Set on New Year’s Eve in a police station about to shut down, the film follows officer Jake Roenick as he scrambles to unite a group of cops and criminals to survive a deadly mob attack. The cast is strong, featuring Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne, which adds a lot of weight to the high-stakes drama. Watching it feels like being trapped in a claustrophobic, adrenaline-fueled siege where every moment counts. It’s perfect for fans of fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thrillers who appreciate a mix of adventure and crime elements without too much complexity. If you liked movies like Bad Boys for Life or The Bank Job, this one should keep you hooked for its full 109 minutes.

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