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Assassination

2015·Movie
2h 20min·NR
IMDb7.2Metacritic647.1Rotten Tomatoes83%84%

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Assassination fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

The country falls. The operation begins.

In Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator. But the plan goes completely awry amidst double-crossings, counter-assassinations, and a shocking revelation about one of the assassins' past.
Korean Colonial EraAction ThrillerPolitical IntrigueEspionageCharacter-DrivenHigh StakesPatriotism & BetrayalVisually StrikingHistorical Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Choi Dong-hoon, Lee Woong-kyu
Written by:
Lee Ki-cheol, Choi Dong-hoon
Produced by:
Choi Dong-hoon, Kim Do-su, Ahn Soo-hyun
Composed by:
Dalpalan, Kim Suk-won, Jang Young-gyu

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Assassination

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Where can I stream Assassination legally?

PrimeHooplaPluto TVHi-YAHPlexOnDemandKoreaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Assassination is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Assassination worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Assassination rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Assassination?

2 h 20 min

Assassination runs 2 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Assassination?

Critics74
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Assassination much the same way.

What language is Assassination in?

KoreancnChineseEnglishFrenchJapanese

It was made in Korean, with some cn, Chinese, English, French, Japanese. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Assassination?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Assassination in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Assassination use?

No Name GivenMeet CuteDistant PrologueAction GirlDisproportionate RetributionHeld GazeDistant FinaleLes CollaborateursCall-ForwardDriven to SuicideRoof HoppingTo Absent Friendsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Assassination, including No Name Given, Meet Cute, Distant Prologue.