The Siege of Jadotville

Name: The Siege of Jadotville
Director: Richie Smyth
Genre: War, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2016
Duration: 108 min

1h 48m · 2016 · Directed by Richie Smyth · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Siege of Jadotville (2016) runs 1h 48m, directed by Richie Smyth. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.

Genres: War, Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)

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