Asher (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, Asher is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 117 minutes. “Some Things Get Better With Age” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Asher is a former Mossad agent turned gun for hire, living an austere life in an ever-changing Brooklyn. Approaching the end of his career, he breaks the oath he took as a young man when he meets Sophie on a hit gone wrong. In order to have love in his life before it's too late, he must kill the man he was, for a chance at becoming the man he wants to be.
Who’s in it. Asher stars Ron Perlman as Asher, Famke Janssen as Sophie, Richard Dreyfuss as Avi and Jacqueline Bisset as Dora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Asher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Asher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asher 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 Asher (2018)?
- In US, Asher is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Asher worth watching?
- Asher holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asher?
- Asher stars Ron Perlman, Famke Janssen, Richard Dreyfuss, Jacqueline Bisset and Peter Facinelli.
- When was Asher released?
- Asher was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.