Where to watch The Assassin in United States
The Assassin is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 4 July 2026.
About The Assassin
The Assassin is a 1967 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Chang Cheh, starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao and Li Hsiang-Chun. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Assassin in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Assassin trailer
Overview
Yu is a swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
Top cast
Jimmy Wang Yu
Nie Zheng
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Xia Ying
Li Hsiang-Chun
Nie Rong
Chiu Sam-Yin
Concubine Zhao
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Premier Han Kui
Tien Feng
Official Yen Chung Tzu
Chang Pei-Shan
Xu Shi
Cheng Lui
Du Po
Lin Jing
Zheng's Mother
Fang Mian
Master Wu Ji
Cliff Lok
Han Emperor
Wang Kuang-Yu
Xi Yuan
Woo Tung
Xu Shi's Uncle
Wong Ching-Ho
Ying's Father
Ma Ying
General Lu Pen
Liu Gang
Yang Jian
Yau Lung
Zhang, Official Yen's Son
Yau Ming
Ji's Disciple
Chan Chuen
(extra) (uncredited)
Chan Ho
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Assassin in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Assassin on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is The Assassin on Netflix?+
The Assassin is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
How long is The Assassin?+
The Assassin has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Who stars in The Assassin?+
The Assassin stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Li Hsiang-Chun, Chiu Sam-Yin and Huang Tsung-Hsun.
When did The Assassin come out?+
The Assassin is a 1967 movie directed by Chang Cheh.
What genre is The Assassin?+
The Assassin is Action and Drama film.
Who directed The Assassin?+
The Assassin was directed by Chang Cheh.
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