Overview
In the shadows of a war-torn nation, betrayal lurks among allies as the fight for freedom intensifies.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- tense
- witty
- historical action night
- korean cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining, highly produced historical action spectacle whose set pieces and direction outweigh an overlong, crowded, and complicated screenplay.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film combines Japanese-occupied Korea, a large resistance ensemble, elaborate action sequences, and high production values.
The resistance assassination plan is threatened by a traitor inside the group, making internal betrayal central to the suspense.
Korean fighters target the Japanese commander during the occupation while confronting collaboration and enemy pursuit.
Critics repeatedly highlight the execution and entertainment value of the film's action sequences within its 1930s setting.
Films like Assassination, and why
The Battleship Island
large-scale historical resistance action, shifting loyalties, and emotionally charged anti-colonial drama
The Age of Shadows
Korean historical action centered on resistance fighters, occupation, sacrifice, and betrayal
Lust, Caution
stylized period action, covert missions, divided loyalties, and national liberation themes
The Good, the Bad, the Weird
ensemble wartime thriller blending political intrigue, espionage, and spectacular set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Choi Dong-hoon
- Release Date
- 2015-07-22
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (290)
Cast
- Gianna Jun
- Ha Jung-woo
- Lee Jung-jae
- Oh Dal-su
- Cho Jin-woong
- Lee Kyung-young
- Choi Deok-moon
- Kim Eui-sung
- Park Byung-eun
- Jin Kyung
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Assassination about?
- A Korean resistance assassin and her uneasy allies race to eliminate a Japanese commander while betrayal fractures their liberation mission.
- What is Assassination like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Assassination as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Assassination violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Assassination as brutal.
- What did critics think of Assassination?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining, highly produced historical action spectacle whose set pieces and direction outweigh an overlong, crowded, and complicated screenplay.
- Which films are like Assassination?
- Films with a similar feel include The Battleship Island, The Age of Shadows, Lust, Caution, and The Good, the Bad, the Weird.
- How long is Assassination?
- Assassination runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Assassination?
- In United States, Assassination streams on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
