Reign of Assassins (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2010, Reign of Assassins is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Su Chaobin, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places herself in mortal danger because a team of assassins is in a deadly pursuit to possess the remains which holds an ancient power-wielding secret.

Who’s in it. Reign of Assassins stars Michelle Yeoh as Zeng Jing, Jung Woo-sung as Jiang Ah-Sheng, Wang Xueqi as The Wheel King and Barbie Hsu as Turquoise, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Reign of Assassins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ 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 Reign of Assassins page.

If you liked it. Fans of Reign of Assassins 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 Reign of Assassins (2010)?
In US, Reign of Assassins is available to stream on MovieSphere+ 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 Reign of Assassins worth watching?
Reign of Assassins holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Reign of Assassins?
Reign of Assassins stars Michelle Yeoh, Jung Woo-sung, Wang Xueqi, Barbie Hsu and Shawn Yue Man-Lok.
When was Reign of Assassins released?
Reign of Assassins was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.