The Assassin
2015, Chinese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 582 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Assassin
The Assassin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hou Hsiao-hsienDirector
- Shu QiNie Yinniang
- Chang ChenTian Ji'an
- Zhou YunLady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
- Satoshi TsumabukiMirror Polisher
- Ni DahongNie Feng
- Yong MeiLady Nie Tian
- Lei ZhenyuTian Xing
- Nikki HsiehHuji
- Ethan JuanXia Jing
- Sheu Fang-YiPrincess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
- Jacques PicouxKongkonger
- Mei FangNie Feng's Mother
Details
- Released
- 27 August 2015
- Original title
- 刺客聶隱娘
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, France
- Written by
- Chu Tien-wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Hsieh Hai-Meng
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $12M
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The Assassin: quick answers
Is The Assassin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 582 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Assassin?
The Assassin runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Assassin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Assassin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Assassin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Assassin is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Assassin on?
The Assassin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assassin?
If you liked The Assassin, try Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, House of Flying Daggers, A Touch of Zen.
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin (2015) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun.