---
title: "Bastille Day"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bastille-day-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 333669
imdb_id: "tt2368619"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 1549
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bastille Day (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bastille-day-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Bastille Day" is a 2016 American action thriller. The story follows Michael Mason, an American pickpocket living in Paris. Michael's life is disrupted when he steals a bag containing more than just a wallet. This act sets him on a path of being hunted by a government agency. The agency is led by Sean Briar, a field agent tasked with capturing Michael. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Michael is not the primary target, but rather a pawn in a larger scheme. Sean Briar comes to realize that Michael holds the key to uncovering a significant conspiracy. The film explores Michael's situation as he navigates the complex web of events and works with Sean to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Parisian pickpocket becomes the CIA’s unlikely key to a massive conspiracy."

### Why Watch
- Fast-paced chase through Paris
- Twisty espionage plot
- Compact runtime of 1h 32m

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relies on familiar spy tropes
- Tone & Suitability: Features violence and espionage, making it suitable for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, spy, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Watkins
- **Networks / Studios**: StudioCanal, Vendôme Pictures, Anonymous Content

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Idris Elba** as *Sean Briar*
- **Richard Madden** as *Michael Mason*
- **Charlotte Le Bon** as *Zoe Naville*
- **Kelly Reilly** as *Karen Dacre*
- **José Garcia** as *Victor Gamieux*
- **Anatol Yusef** as *Tom Luddy*
- **Ériq Ebouaney** as *Baba*
- **Alex Fondja** as *Ange*
- **Arieh Worthalter** as *Jean*
- **Thierry Godard** as *Rafi Bertrand*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does Michael Mason do for a living?
He is an American pickpocket living in Paris.

### Q: Who is pursuing Michael?
He is hunted by the CIA, led by field agent Sean Briar.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Michael becomes a pawn in a larger conspiracy while trying to evade capture.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 32 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on November 18, 2016.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*