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Assault on Precinct 13

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59% Tomatometer 162 Reviews 48% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
While en route to prison, a bus carrying criminals Marion (Laurence Fishburne), Beck (John Leguizamo) and Anna (Aisha Hinds) is rerouted to Detroit's soon-to-be-closed Precinct 13 because of a dangerous winter storm. All communications with the outside world are cut off, and Jake (Ethan Hawke), an emotionally volatile police sergeant who is haunted by his past, is forced to work with the criminals in order to survive an attack on the precinct by a group of armed men.
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Critics Consensus

This remake has been praised by some as an expertly made B-movie, and dismissed by others as formulaic.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 22, 2010
3/5
A satisfying thriller for adults only. Go to Full Review Time Out Jun 24, 2006
At its best, though, this is witty, tense and bloody: a homage that Carpenter might appreciate. Go to Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine Apr 1, 2006
3/5
A smart script, edgy acting and a gradual accumulation of suspense set-pieces makes for a decent popcorn high. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 11, 2025
2/4
Expect no surprises from yet another needless remake. Go to Full Review Sloan Freer Radio Times Mar 16, 2024
3/5
Every frame of this film crackles with raw energy, as Richet cranks up the tension, economically exploiting sight, sound and extreme violence to gripping effect. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Sep 8, 2023
... a lean, clean, tough little movie that doesn’t overplay its story or overcomplicate the narrative.... [F]ar more engrossing and satisfying than the empty big-budget overkill that gluts the action movie market. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 26, 2026 Assault on Precinct 113 = a *3* star Movie! See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 4, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 5, 2026 The worldwide gross is $35,294,470.00, which is not as much as the production budget of $30,000,000.00. It is a wonderful film, however. See more shane O @Shanes_DVD_Shack May 13, 2026 Popcorn action movie , do t think to hard about it and you will enjoy it . I just couldn’t help think the who way though why don’t thy just burn it down problem solved . But again don’t think to hard about it See more Roger A. @Rogeradams6oh6 May 13, 2026 I enjoyed this movie very much. I haven’t watched the original to compare it to. See more A B. @Wilbur130 Apr 20, 2026 Dreadful acting in a dreadful remake of a good original. Skip this waste of time and rent the original. I wish I did. Dreadful acting in a dreadful remake of a good original. Skip this waste of time and rent the original. I wish I did. See more Read all reviews
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Jean Richet

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Jean-François Richet

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Ethan Hawke

Jake Roenick

Laurence Fishburne

Marion Bishop

John Leguizamo

Beck

Maria Bello

Alex Sabian

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Assault on Precinct 13

Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) Jean-Francois Richet on the set of ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Gabriel Byrne stars in Jean-Francois Richet's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Drea De Matteo (left) and Ethan Hawke (right) star in Jean-Francois Richet's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Drea De Matteo (left) and Ethan Hawke (right) star in Jean-Francois Richet's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Ja Rule (left), Maria Bello (center) and Ethan Hawke (right) star in Jean-Francois Richet's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Laurence Fishburne (left) and Drea De Matteo star in Jean-Francois Richet's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Ethan Hawke (left), Dorian Harewood (center) and Drea De Matteo (right) star in Jean-Francois Richet's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. Jean-Francois Richet (left) and Laurence Fishburne (right) on the set of ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a Rogue Pictures release. View more photos

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Synopsis While en route to prison, a bus carrying criminals Marion (Laurence Fishburne), Beck (John Leguizamo) and Anna (Aisha Hinds) is rerouted to Detroit's soon-to-be-closed Precinct 13 because of a dangerous winter storm. All communications with the outside world are cut off, and Jake (Ethan Hawke), an emotionally volatile police sergeant who is haunted by his past, is forced to work with the criminals in order to survive an attack on the precinct by a group of armed men.
Director
Jean Richet, Jean-François Richet
Producer
Jeffrey Silver, Stepanie Sperry, Pascal Caucheteux
Screenwriter
John Carpenter, James DeMonaco
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Focus Features
Rating
R (Some Drug Content|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 21, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.9M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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