American Assassin
2017, English. Directed by Michael Cuesta.
Assassins aren't born. They're made.
Following the murder of his fiancée, Mitch Rapp trains under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley. The pair then is enlisted to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on military and civilian targets.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 3,357 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch American Assassin
American Assassin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, and Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CuestaDirector
- Dylan O'BrienMitch Rapp
- Michael KeatonStan Hurley
- Taylor Kitsch'Ghost'
- Shiva NegarAnnika
- Sanaa LathanIrene Kennedy
- Scott AdkinsVictor
- David SuchetDirector Stansfield
- Navid NegahbanMinister Behurz
- Joseph LongGeneral Rostami
- Charlotte VegaKatrina
- Andrew PleavinAdmiral Bristow
- Shahid AhmedAdnan Al-Mansur
Details
- Released
- 14 July 2017
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Schiff, Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick
- Budget
- $33M
- Box office
- $67M
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What American Assassin is based on
American Assassin is based on American Assassin, a 2010 novel by Vince Flynn.
Novel · 2010
American Assassin
By Vince Flynn
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American Assassin: quick answers
Is American Assassin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 3,357 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Assassin?
American Assassin runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does American Assassin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Assassin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Assassin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Assassin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Assassin on?
American Assassin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, and Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Assassin?
If you liked American Assassin, try Assassin Club, Seized, The Losers.
Who directed American Assassin?
American Assassin (2017) was directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton, Taylor Kitsch.
What is American Assassin based on?
American Assassin is based on American Assassin, a 2010 novel by Vince Flynn.