Assassins (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1995, Assassins is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Richard Donner, running about 132 minutes. “In the shadows of life. In the business of death. One man found a reason to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.

Who’s in it. Assassins stars Sylvester Stallone as Robert Rath, Antonio Banderas as Miguel Bain, Julianne Moore as Electra and Anatoli Davydov as Nicolai Tashlinkov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Assassins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Assassins page.

If you liked it. Fans 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 Assassins (1995)?
In US, Assassins is available to 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 Assassins worth watching?
Assassins holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Assassins?
Assassins stars Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Julianne Moore, Anatoli Davydov and Muse Watson.
When was Assassins released?
Assassins was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.