Assassination (2015)
Kernel Score: 83% · 273 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2015-07-22
Runtime: 140 minutes
Where to watch Assassination
- Stream: Prime Video, Hi-YAH
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator. But the plan goes completely awry amidst double-crossings, counter-assassinations, and a shocking revelation about one of the assassins' past.
Assassination parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Assassination is a Korean historical action-thriller about resistance fighters plotting to assassinate a Japanese collaborator during the occupation of Korea.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts assassination attempts, gunfights, and wartime resistance violence set during the Japanese occupation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Choi Dong-hoon
Cast
- Gianna Jun as Ahn Ok-yun
- Ha Jung-woo as Hawaii Pistol
- Lee Jung-jae as Yeom Seok-jin
- Oh Dal-su as Pomade
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Assassination FAQ
Is Assassination good?
Assassination has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 273 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Assassination?
In the US you can stream Assassination on Prime Video and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Assassination OK for kids?
Assassination is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Assassination is a Korean historical action-thriller about resistance fighters plotting to assassinate a Japanese collaborator during the occupation of Korea.
What movies are like Assassination?
If you liked Assassination, try My Way, The Age of Shadows, The Battleship Island and The Killer.