Assassin's Creed (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2016, Assassin's Creed is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Justin Kurzel, running about 116 minutes. “Your destiny is in your blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through unlocked genetic memories that allow him to relive the adventures of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he's a descendant of the secret 'Assassins' society. After gaining incredible knowledge and skills, he is now poised to take on the oppressive Knights Templar in the present day.
Who’s in it. Assassin's Creed stars Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch / Aguilar de Nerha, Marion Cotillard as Dr. Sophia Rikkin, Jeremy Irons as Alan Rikkin and Brendan Gleeson as Joseph Lynch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Assassin's Creed has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $240.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox+ 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 Assassin's Creed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassin's Creed 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 Assassin's Creed (2016)?
- In US, Assassin's Creed is available to stream on FilmBox+, 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 Assassin's Creed worth watching?
- Assassin's Creed holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assassin's Creed?
- Assassin's Creed stars Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson and Charlotte Rampling.
- When was Assassin's Creed released?
- Assassin's Creed was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.