The Assassin

2023·Movie
1h 41min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic826.3Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Assassin fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

An action historical drama depicting the story of Joseon's best swordsman Yi Nan in front of an irreversible fate.
Korean Historical DramaJoseon DynastySwordsmanAction & IntrigueMartial ArtsFate and DestinyRevengePolitical Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Kwak Jieong-duk
Written by:
Kwak Jieong-duk

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Assassin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Assassin legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

The Assassin is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. 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 The Assassin worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Assassin rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Assassin?

1 h 41 min

The Assassin runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Assassin?

Critics82
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Assassin higher (82) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Assassin in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Assassin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Assassin in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Assassin use?

Action GirlBig Damn HeroesBuried AliveDeliberately MonochromeEvil MentorEvil SorcererThe Film of the BookProtected by a ChildRooftop ConfrontationIn Love with the MarkWuxiaStranger in a Familiar Landand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Assassin, including Action Girl, Big Damn Heroes, Buried Alive.

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