13 Assassins

2010·Movie
2h 21min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic847.9Rotten Tomatoes95%88%

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13 Assassins fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Take up your sword.

A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.
Samurai EpicHistorical ActionBrutal ViolenceFeudal JapanHeroic Last StandIntense CombatMoral DilemmasVisually StunningRevenge ThrillerMeticulously Choreographed

Crew

Directed by:
Takashi Miike, Kimiyoshi Adachi, Takuma Yoshimi
Written by:
Kaneo Ikegami, Daisuke Tengan
Produced by:
Toshiaki Nakazawa, Jeremy Thomas, Minami Ichikawa
Composed by:
Koji Endo, Kenji Shibasaki, Jun Nakamura

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 13 Assassins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 13 Assassins legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlex

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

Is 13 Assassins worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 13 Assassins rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is 13 Assassins?

2 h 21 min

13 Assassins runs 2 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 13 Assassins?

Critics90
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate 13 Assassins higher (90) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was 13 Assassins a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$18 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is 13 Assassins in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch 13 Assassins?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 13 Assassins in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 13 Assassins use?

Dwindling PartyLimited Window of VulnerabilityMaster SwordsmanBig BadEveryone Has StandardsDriven to SuicideThe Hero DiesBoisterous BruiserSuicide MissionGut PunchSee You in HellStudent–Master Teamand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for 13 Assassins, including Dwindling Party, Limited Window of Vulnerability, Master Swordsman.

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