The film was scheduled to be released on 19 February 2016 in the United Kingdom . However , following the terrorist attacks in Paris in November 2015 , the film was delayed . '' Bastille Day '' was released simultaneously in the United Kingdom , Ireland and Sweden on 22 April 2016 . In France , the film was released on 13 July 2016 to coincide with the dates in the story . Following the 2016 Nice attack , Studiocanal pulled the film from theatres on 17 July 2016 , citing it as a " sign of respect for the victims and their families . " '' Bastille Day '' received mixed reviews from critics . On Rotten Tomatoes , the film has a rating of 45 % , based on 64 reviews , with a rating of 5.2 / 10 . The site 's critical consensus reads , " '' Bastille Day '' proves Idris Elba is an action hero in waiting – specifically , waiting for a script that deserves his talents " . On Metacritic , the film has a score of 49 out of 100 , based on 8 critics , indicating " mixed or average reviews "
terrorist attacks in Paris in November 2015
November 2015 Paris attacks
Bastille Day (2016 film)