Assassins (1995)
A seasoned hitman wants out, but a rival assassin and a dangerous target make escape a bloody, suspenseful fight.
Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.
How intense is Assassins?
Assassins is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Assassins feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Assassins
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Is Assassins for you?
Is Assassins scary?
Only a little. Assassins has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Assassins gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Assassins sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Assassins OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Assassins?
Assassins runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Assassins?
Assassins is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Assassins have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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