Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,181 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 1976-10-08
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Assault on Precinct 13
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Night Flight Plus
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.
Assault on Precinct 13 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) is an R-rated action thriller depicting a violent siege on a police station by a street gang.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The film features intense violence including a child murder, gunfights, and a bloodthirsty gang siege on a police station.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Assault on Precinct 13 FAQ
Is Assault on Precinct 13 good?
Assault on Precinct 13 has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,181 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Assault on Precinct 13?
In the US you can stream Assault on Precinct 13 on Prime Video, Fubo and Night Flight Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Shout! Factory TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Assault on Precinct 13 OK for kids?
Assault on Precinct 13 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) is an R-rated action thriller depicting a violent siege on a police station by a street gang.
What movies are like Assault on Precinct 13?
If you liked Assault on Precinct 13, try Menace II Society, Brawl in Cell Block 99, Dirty Harry and Caliber 9.