Bastille Day (2016)
A pickpocket and a CIA agent race through Paris, uncovering a gritty, high-octane conspiracy that never lets up.
Michael Mason is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar, the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.
How intense is Bastille Day?
Bastille Day is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Bastille Day feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Bastille Day
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Is Bastille Day for you?
Is Bastille Day scary?
Only a little. Bastille Day has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Bastille Day gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Bastille Day sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bastille Day OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Bastille Day?
Bastille Day runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Bastille Day?
Bastille Day is streaming on Starz.
Does Bastille Day have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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