Assassin(s)
Old professional killer Wagner seeks someone to teach what he knows as long as he is already dying, and he chooses Max, young and passionless thief to be his successor.
Where to watch Assassin(s) in United States
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Where is Assassin(s) streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Shadowz, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
About Assassin(s)
Assassin(s) is a 1997 French-language drama and crime film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. The cast is led by Michel Serrault, Mathieu Kassovitz, Mehdi Benoufa. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Assassin(s) was produced by Les Productions Lazennec, Le Studio Canal+, and La Sept Cinéma and made in France. It was released on April 30, 1997.
- Director
- Mathieu Kassovitz
- Writers
- Mathieu Kassovitz, Nicolas Boukhrief
- Release date
- April 30, 1997
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Productions Lazennec, Le Studio Canal+, La Sept Cinéma
Assassin(s) cast & crew
Assassin(s) was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by Mathieu Kassovitz and Nicolas Boukhrief.
The cast features Michel Serrault as Mr. Wagner, Mathieu Kassovitz as Max, Mehdi Benoufa as Mehdi, Robert Gendreu as Mr. Vidal, Danièle Lebrun as Max's Mother, and François Levantal as Inspector.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Pierre Aïm, and it was produced by Christophe Rossignon.
Is Assassin(s) worth watching?
Assassin(s) holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Assassin(s) is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Assassin(s)
Michel Serrault
Mr. Wagner
Mathieu Kassovitz
Max
Mehdi Benoufa
Mehdi
Robert Gendreu
Mr. Vidal
Danièle Lebrun
Max's Mother
François Levantal
Inspector
Karim Belkhadra
Watchman
Roland Marchisio
Wood (victim)
Félicité Wouassi
Nurse
Nicolas Boukhrief
Frère de Mehdi
Donat Vidal-Revel
Journalist
Philippe Neunreuther
Luxury car (victim)
Assassin(s) — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Assassin(s) in United States?
Assassin(s) is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Assassin(s) on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Assassin(s) is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Assassin(s) in?
Assassin(s) is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Assassin(s)?
Assassin(s) runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is Assassin(s) rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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