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Assassin's Creed

2016·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
IMDb5.6Metacritic365.9Rotten Tomatoes18%42%

Where to watch

HBO MaxFILMBOX+ Stream

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, games, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Your destiny is in your blood.

Through a technology that unlocks the genetic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.
Historical Action FantasyGenetic MemoryTemplar vs. Assassin ConflictVisually DrivenIntrigue & ConspiracyModern & Historical SettingsWorld ImmersionTechnology and Destiny

Crew

Directed by:
Justin Kurzel, Dan Bradley, Lisa Vick
Written by:
Michael Lesslie, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage
Produced by:
Michael Fassbender, Philip Lee, Frank Marshall
Composed by:
John Casali, Hanse Warns, Frank Kruse

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Assassin's Creed

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Where can I stream Assassin's Creed legally?

HBO MaxFILMBOX+ Stream

Assassin's Creed is included with a subscription to FilmBox+Stream and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Assassin's Creed worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Assassin's Creed rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Assassin's Creed?

1 h 56 min

Assassin's Creed runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Assassin's Creed based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Assassin's Creed?

Critics27
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Assassin's Creed higher (52) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Assassin's Creed a box office hit?

Budget$125 million
Box office$241 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $125 million to make and earned $241 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Assassin's Creed in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Assassin's Creed?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Assassin's Creed in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Assassin's Creed use?

The DragonToo Dumb to LiveTitle DropYou Killed My MotherArtistic License – HistoryThe CameoHostage for MacGuffinSympathetic Murder BackstoryWhat Is One Man's Life In Comparison?Awesome, yet ImpracticalTattoo as Character TypeRet-Canonand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Assassin's Creed, including The Dragon, Too Dumb to Live, Title Drop.