Bastille Day (2016)

6.3R92 minDirector: James Watkins

2016 film by James Watkins

Bastille Day (released as The Take in North America and on international home release) is a 2016 action thriller film co-written and directed by James Watkins. It is a French, British and American venture produced by Anonymous Content, Vendôme Pictures, TF1 Films Production and StudioCanal. The film stars Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, Eriq Ebouaney and José Garcia. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2016 and 13 July 2016 in France, and on 18 November 2016 in the United States.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Bastille Day about?
Bastille Day (2016) — Michael Mason, a pickpocket living in Paris, steals a bag with a teddy bear in it. Not realizing the toy contains a timed bomb, he tosses it aside on a busy street. A few seconds later it explodes, killing four people. CCTV footage reveals Mason's face and the French police tag h
Is Bastille Day based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bastille Day scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.