Is American Assassin scary?

Only a little. American Assassin has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is American Assassin?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is American Assassin rated, and is it OK for kids?

Strong violence and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

American Assassin (2017)

Film · 1h 52m · Rated R

Action, Adventure, Thriller

A black ops recruit and his grizzled mentor hunt a mysterious operative behind a wave of violent attacks.

Suspenseful and high-octane. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+.

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American Assassin parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is American Assassin scary?: Only a little. American Assassin has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is American Assassin?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is American Assassin rated, and is it OK for kids?: Strong violence and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is American Assassin about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.