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The Assassin(s)

2026Movie2 h 11 min

CrimeDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nerve-racking, gripping drama movie about history and crime, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

August 15,1974. The day the first lady was shot.

In 1974, a shooting shocks South Korea. Detective Cheol-gu, who witnesses the attack, Jae-hwan, the city desk editor whose coverage is suppressed, and Young-il, a rookie reporter, begin to dig beneath the cover-up. As their pursuit of the truth deepens, they come to confront forces meant to remain unseen.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Period Crime Drama
  • Institutional Corruption
  • Tense Investigation
  • Dark Historical Fiction
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Societal Critique
  • Gritty Realism
  • Slow-Burn Mystery

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Hur Jin-ho
Written by
Lee Ji-min, Kwon Gi-jun
Produced by
William Kim
Music by
Cho Young-wuk

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 2026 · 2 h 11 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 23, 2026
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller, Action
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
South Korea
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Assassin(s) worth watching?"

Questions about The Assassin(s)

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Assassin(s) worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Assassin(s)?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Assassin(s) in English?

KoreanJapanese

No, it was made in Korean, with some Japanese.