The Siege (1998)
A tense, gritty thriller unfolds as New York City faces terrorist attacks and a rogue general.
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.
How intense is The Siege?
The Siege is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Siege feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Siege
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Siege for you?
Is The Siege scary?
Only a little. The Siege has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Siege gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Siege sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Siege 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 The Siege?
The Siege runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream The Siege?
The Siege is streaming on Starz.
Does The Siege have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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