Assassin(s) (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Assassin(s) is a drama and crime film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Old professional killer Wagner seeks someone to teach what he knows as long as he is already dying, and he chooses Max, young and passionless thief to be his successor.
Who’s in it. Assassin(s) stars Michel Serrault as Mr. Wagner, Mathieu Kassovitz as Max, Mehdi Benoufa as Mehdi and Robert Gendreu as Mr. Vidal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Assassin(s) has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassin(s) page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassin(s) tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assassin(s) (1997)?
- In US, Assassin(s) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Assassin(s) worth watching?
- Assassin(s) holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assassin(s)?
- Assassin(s) stars Michel Serrault, Mathieu Kassovitz, Mehdi Benoufa, Robert Gendreu and Danièle Lebrun.
- When was Assassin(s) released?
- Assassin(s) was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.