The Assassin (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, The Assassin is an action, drama and history film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A female assassin during the Tang Dynasty begins to question her loyalties when she falls in love with one of her targets.
Who’s in it. The Assassin stars Shu Qi as Nie Yinniang, Chang Chen as Tian Ji'an, Nikki Hsieh as Concubine Huji and Sheu Fang-Yi as Jiaxin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $632.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MUBI and MUBI 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 (2015)?
- In US, The Assassin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and MUBI, 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Nikki Hsieh, Sheu Fang-Yi and Ethan Juan.
- When was The Assassin released?
- The Assassin was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.