Sword of the Assassin (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Sword of the Assassin is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Victor Vũ, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Nguyen Vu is the sole survivor of his family who was executed by the empress of Vietnam. Upon discovering that his family may have been framed for crimes they did not commit, he sets out to bring justice and clear his family name.
Who’s in it. Sword of the Assassin stars Huỳnh Đông as Nguyen Vu, Midu as Hoa Xuan, Khương Ngọc as Tran Tong Quan and Minh Thuận as Su Phu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sword of the Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword of the Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword 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 Sword of the Assassin (2012)?
- In US, Sword of the Assassin is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sword of the Assassin worth watching?
- Sword of the Assassin holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sword of the Assassin?
- Sword of the Assassin stars Huỳnh Đông, Midu, Khương Ngọc, Minh Thuận and Vân Trang.
- When was Sword of the Assassin released?
- Sword of the Assassin was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.