The Assassin (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1967, The Assassin is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
Who’s in it. The Assassin stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Nieh Cheng, Lisa Chiao Chiao as Xia Ying, Li Hsiang-Chun as Nie Rong and Feng Tien as Official Yen Chung Tzu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assassin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assassin (1967)?
- In US, The Assassin is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assassin worth watching?
- The Assassin holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Li Hsiang-Chun, Feng Tien and Huang Tsung-Hsun.
- When was The Assassin released?
- The Assassin was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.