The Widows Assassin (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Widows Assassin is an action and thriller film directed by Chi Wei-Wei, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. In the near future, gang forces in the Ganwen Republic of Southeast Asia will be rampant, and the mysterious underground organization "Widow Assassin Group" will assassinate members of the gang. At the same time, during the annual election of the leader of the White Elephant Society, the largest gang organization in Ganwen, Zaja, the then top leader of the White Elephant Society, was killed. While the entire gang and various forces in the region thought it was the work of the widows assassins, Lola, the "adopted daughter" who grew up with Zaja, embarked on the road of revenge because of Zaja's murder, and the road of Lola's revenge continued to be revealed. The truth about Zaja's murder is an unknown secret.
Who’s in it. The Widows Assassin stars Wei Haishan as Luo La, Wu Juncheng as Lang Kun, Liao Bao-Sheng as Hong Lai and Bo Cheng as Hong Lai Shou-Xia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Widows Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Widows Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Widows 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 The Widows Assassin (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Widows Assassin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Widows Assassin worth watching?
- The Widows Assassin holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Widows Assassin?
- The Widows Assassin stars Wei Haishan, Wu Juncheng, Liao Bao-Sheng, Bo Cheng and Feng Di.
- When was The Widows Assassin released?
- The Widows Assassin was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.