The Assassin (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1993, The Assassin is an action and fantasy film directed by Billy Chung Siu-Hung, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor farmer who loves a woman he is forbidden to associate with becomes a hardened mercenary, and is hired by a local warlord as a professional assassin. Years later, he runs into his old love and begins to question his violent past
Who’s in it. The Assassin stars Zhang Fengyi as Tang Zhan / Tang Bao Jia, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Yao, Max Mok Siu-Chung as Wang Kou and Zhao Jun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The 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 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 (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Assassin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Assassin worth watching?
- The Assassin holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Zhang Fengyi, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Zhao Jun and Zhang Guangbei.
- When was The Assassin released?
- The Assassin was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.