The Siege of Jadotville (2016)
Kernel Score: 80% · 928 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: War, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2016-09-19
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch The Siege of Jadotville
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
The Siege of Jadotville parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Siege of Jadotville is an R-rated war drama depicting Irish UN troops fending off a real-life mercenary siege in the Congo.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film depicts a real armed standoff between Irish troops and mercenaries, an R-rated combat scenario.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Richie Smyth
Cast
- Jamie Dornan as Pat Quinlan
- Guillaume Canet as Rene Faulques
- Mark Strong as Conor Cruise O'Brien
- Jason O'Mara as Sgt. Jack Prendergast
- Michael McElhatton as General McEntee
- Mikael Persbrandt as Dag Hammarskjold
- Danny Sapani as Moise Tshombe
- Fionn O'Shea as William Reidy
- Fiona Glascott as Carmel Quinlan
- Emmanuelle Seigner as Madame LaFontagne
The Siege of Jadotville FAQ
Is The Siege of Jadotville good?
The Siege of Jadotville has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Siege of Jadotville?
In the US you can stream The Siege of Jadotville on Netflix.
Is The Siege of Jadotville OK for kids?
The Siege of Jadotville is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Siege of Jadotville is an R-rated war drama depicting Irish UN troops fending off a real-life mercenary siege in the Congo.
What movies are like The Siege of Jadotville?
If you liked The Siege of Jadotville, try Beasts of No Nation, The Killing Fields, Joint Security Area and Blood Diamond.