---
title: "The Attack"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-attack-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121791
imdb_id: "tt0787442"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 96
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Attack (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-attack-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Attack
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 42m
US Release Date: 06/21/2013
Plot: An Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv discovers a dark secret about his wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing.
Metacritic Score: 74 out of 100 (based on 24 critics).
Critical Consensus (Wikipedia): "Tense and suspenseful while remaining smart and understated, The Attack honors its complex subject with an intelligent script and captivating performances."
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Attack is a 2012 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Drafting Plot: The story follows an Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv who discovers a dark secret about his wife following a suicide

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ziad Doueiri
- **Networks / Studios**: Fresco Films, 3B Productions, SCOPE Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ali Suliman** as *Amin Jaafari*
- **Evgenia Dodena** as *Kim*
- **Reymonde Amsallem** as *Siham jaafari*
- **Dvir Benedek** as *Raveed*
- **Uri Gavriel** as *Captain Moshe*
- **Arieh Worthalter**
- **Karim Saleh** as *Adel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Attack online?
The Attack is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Attack worth watching?
The Attack holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 96 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Attack and when was it released?
The Attack is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Attack?
The Attack was directed by Ziad Doueiri.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Attack — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121791)
- [The Attack (2012) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787442/fullcredits/)
- [The Attack (2012 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Attack_(2012_film))
- [The Attack (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121791-the-attack/cast)

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