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The Assassin

6.419672h 1mMovieActionDrama

Yu is a swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.

DirectorChang Cheh
WriterChang Cheh
ProducerRun Run Shaw

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chang Cheh

JYJimmy Wang Yu
Jimmy Wang Yu
Nie Zheng
LCLisa Chiao Chiao
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Xia Ying
LHLi Hsiang-Chun
Li Hsiang-Chun
Nie Rong
CSChiu Sam-Yin
Chiu Sam-Yin
Concubine Zhao
HTHuang Tsung-Hsun
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Premier Han Kui
TFTien Feng
Tien Feng
Official Yen Chung Tzu
CPChang Pei-Shan
Chang Pei-Shan
Xu Shi
CLCheng Lui
Cheng Lui
Du Po
LJLin Jing
Lin Jing
Zheng's Mother
FMFang Mian
Fang Mian
Master Wu Ji
CLCliff Lok
Cliff Lok
Han Emperor
WKWang Kuang-Yu
Wang Kuang-Yu
Xi Yuan

More from Jimmy Wang Yu · Lead actor

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Island of Fire
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1991 · 6.3
Millionaires' Express
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1986 · 6.7
The Man from Hong Kong
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1975 · 6.6
The One-Armed Swordsman
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1967 · 6.9
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
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1969 · 6.6
The Guillotines
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2012 · 5.6
Fantasy Mission Force
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1983 · 4.8
Killer Meteors
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1976 · 4.8
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1976 · 6.4
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More from Lisa Chiao Chiao · Co-star actress

Police Story 2
Police Story 2
1988 · 7.1
Rise of Tang Dynasty
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1976
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1989 · 7.0
The One-Armed Swordsman
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1967 · 6.9
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
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1969 · 6.6
The Ghost Story
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1979 · 8.1
The Reincarnation of Golden Lotus
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1989 · 5.7
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1988 · 7.4
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1989 · 6.7
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More from Chang Cheh · Director

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
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1974 · 5.8
The New One-Armed Swordsman
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1971 · 6.9
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1967 · 6.9
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
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1969 · 6.6
The Five Venoms
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1978 · 6.6
Five Shaolin Masters
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1974 · 7.2
Invincible Shaolin
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1978 · 6.5
Crippled Avengers
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1978 · 6.8
Five Element Ninjas
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1982 · 6.8
Shaolin Temple
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1976 · 6.2
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The Assassin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Assassin?

The Assassin isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Assassin on Netflix?

No, The Assassin is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Assassin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Assassin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Assassin for free?

The Assassin isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.