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8 Assassins

2014Movie

63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A cathartic, hopeful action movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

An outlaw thief flees to a desert village where he is shunned and jailed. He soon meets a tribal chief who reveals his powerful heroism.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Redemption Arc
  • Indigenous Culture
  • Moral Transformation
  • Rural Setting
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Crime & Justice
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Philippine Cinema

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Said C. Naciri

Everyone

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

Facts

March 12, 2014 · Violence · Action

Released
March 12, 2014
Content
Violence
Genres
Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Arabic, Korean
Made in
Morocco
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream 8 Assassins?"

Questions about 8 Assassins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 8 Assassins?

Fandango at Home FreeFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, 8 Assassins is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is 8 Assassins worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 4.3).

Is 8 Assassins okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 8 Assassins plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.