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Assassin(s)

1997Movie2 h 13 min

CrimeDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–56%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–56%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mathieu Kassovitz
Written by
Mathieu Kassovitz, Nicolas Boukhrief
Produced by
Christophe Rossignon
Music by
Carter Burwell

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Facts

April 30, 1997 · 2 h 13 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 30, 1997
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Disturbed Doves, Conspicuously Public Assassination, Mistaken Identity +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Assassin(s)?"

Questions about Assassin(s)

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Where can I stream Assassin(s)?

Criterion

In the United States, Assassin(s) streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Assassin(s) worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Will I feel good after watching Assassin(s)?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Assassin(s) in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

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 tropes for it, including Disturbed Doves, Conspicuously Public Assassination, and Mistaken Identity.