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The Assassin (2015): movie guide
The Assassin (2015) is a Action, Adventure, History running about 105 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 582 votes. Notable cast includes Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2015-08-27
- Runtime: 105 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Action, Adventure, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2015-08-27
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What is The Assassin about?
9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.
Cast highlights
The Assassin features Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2015-08-27. Runtime: 105 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (582 votes). Genres: Action, Adventure, History. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Assassin?
- The Assassin is listed as Action, Adventure, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Assassin?
- The Assassin runs about 105 minutes.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- Cast highlights include Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Assassin?
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