The Assassin (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1990, The Assassin is an action film directed by Jon Hess, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The basic plot of this film concerns a secret service-esque man in Mexico battling personal demons who discovers a conspiracy behind an assassination attempt on a visiting American senator.
Who’s in it. The Assassin stars Steve Railsback as Hank Knight, Elpidia Carrillo as Elena, Nicholas Guest as Lee Kohler and Xander Berkeley as John Patrick Earl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Assassin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 Assassin (1990)?
- In GB, The Assassin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assassin worth watching?
- The Assassin holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Steve Railsback, Elpidia Carrillo, Nicholas Guest, Xander Berkeley and Sam Melville.
- When was The Assassin released?
- The Assassin was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.