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Assassin(s)

1997·Movie
2h 13min
61
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

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Old professional killer Wagner seeks someone to teach what he knows as long as he is already dying, and he chooses Max, young and passionless thief to be his successor.
French Neo-Noir ThrillerPolitical Assassination DramaBleak Existential Crime FilmMentor-Mentee DynamicSocial Critique of ViolenceGritty RealismMelancholic ToneUnderground Radicalism

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Is Assassin(s) worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Assassin(s) rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Assassin(s)?

2 h 13 min

Assassin(s) runs 2 h 13 min.

What language is Assassin(s) in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Assassin(s)?

9BRCACHCLCOFRITMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Assassin(s) in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Assassin(s) use?

Disturbed DovesConspicuously Public AssassinationMistaken IdentitySkewed PrioritiesToo Dumb to LiveViewer-Friendly InterfaceMissing Mission ControlHollywood LawDeliberately Bad ExampleThat's What I Would DoHistory RepeatsWould Hit a Girland 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Assassin(s), including Disturbed Doves, Conspicuously Public Assassination, Mistaken Identity.