About the Film
After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Assault is a captivating and well-crafted mystery and crime and drama movie from 2014. Directed by Jason Winn, and starring Makenzie Vega, Khandi Alexander, Gary Weeks After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, The Assault retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends mystery with crime elements, The Assault deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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