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The Assailant

6.020091h 34mMovieDramaActionAdventure

Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.

DirectorJoão Daniel Tikhomiroff
WritersBráulio Tavares·João Daniel Tikhomiroff
ProducersVicente Amorim·Caique Martins Ferreira

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Cast · Directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff

ACAílton Carmo
Aílton Carmo
Besouro
JBJéssica Barbosa
Jéssica Barbosa
Dinorá / Iansã
ÂJ
Ânderson Santos de Jesus
Quero-Quero
FRFlávio Rocha
Flávio Rocha
Coronel Venâncio
ISIrandhir Santos
Irandhir Santos
Noca de Antonia
SH
Servílio de Holanda
Genival
LSLeno Sacramento
Leno Sacramento
Chico Canoa
NJNilton Souza Junior
Nilton Souza Junior
Cobra Criada
M
Macalé
Mestre Alípio
SLSérgio Laurentino
Sérgio Laurentino
Exu
CVCris Vianna
Cris Vianna
Teresa
GCGeyisa Costa
Geyisa Costa
Zulmira

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The Assailant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Assailant?

The Assailant is streaming on MovieSphere+ and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Assailant on Netflix?

No, The Assailant is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on MovieSphere+ and Hoopla.

Is The Assailant on Amazon Prime Video?

The Assailant isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Assailant for free?

The Assailant is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.