American Assassin (2017)
A black ops recruit and his grizzled mentor hunt a mysterious operative behind a wave of violent attacks.
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.
How intense is American Assassin?
American Assassin is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What American Assassin feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream American Assassin
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is American Assassin for you?
Is American Assassin scary?
Only a little. American Assassin has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is American Assassin gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is American Assassin sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is American Assassin OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is American Assassin?
American Assassin runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream American Assassin?
American Assassin is streaming on Paramount+.
Does American Assassin have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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