A man relives his ancestor's brutal fight against an oppressive order, gaining lethal skills in a gritty, brisk adventure.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 25, 2026.
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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Through a technology that unlocks the genetic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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