The Assassin (2015) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
Quick overview
The Assassin (2015) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Shu Qi, Chang Chen, and Zhou Yun—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.6/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
The Assassin (2015)
Nie Yin Niang, המחסלת, Cìkè Niè Yǐnniáng, The Assassin, The assassin, The assassin, 자객 섭은낭, The Assassin Lady Nie-
Released: August 27, 2015
Runtime: 105 min
: 4.603/10 from 546 votes
9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.
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