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Assassination

1987Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

Thriller
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–20%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–20%

Summary

Jay Killon is the bodyguard of the recently elected US president, but he is assigned to the first lady (Lara Royce). Lara hates Killon so she does all she can to escape. The story complicates when someone tries to kill Lara.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Peter R. Hunt
Written by
Richard Sale
Produced by
Pancho Kohner
Music by
Robert O. Ragland, Valentine McCallum

Everyone

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

Facts

January 9, 1987 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
January 9, 1987
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

We ARE Struggling Together, Closest Thing We Got, Meet Cute +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Assassination?"

Questions about Assassination

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Assassination?

The RokuScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Artiflix

In the United States, Assassination streams on ScreenPix, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Assassination worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Assassination okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Assassination use?

We ARE Struggling TogetherClosest Thing We GotMeet CuteCall-ForwardPin-Pulling TeethGlasses PullDisproportionate RetributionDistant FinaleTo Absent FriendsKarmic DeathDriven to SuicideSeparated at Birthand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including We ARE Struggling Together, Closest Thing We Got, and Meet Cute.