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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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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

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The Assassin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Assassin?

The Assassin is streaming on Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Assassin on Netflix?

No, The Assassin is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory.

Is The Assassin on Amazon Prime Video?

The Assassin isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Assassin is available on Shout! Factory in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.