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American Assassin

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34% Tomatometer 179 Reviews 61% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
When Cold War veteran Stan Hurley takes CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp under his wing, they receive an assignment to investigate a wave of random attacks on both military and civilian targets. After discovering a pattern of violence, Hurley and Rapp join forces with a lethal Turkish agent to stop a mysterious operative who wants to start a global war.
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American Assassin hits a few easy targets, but without enough style or wit to truly bring its characters to life -- or stand out in a crowded field of more compelling spy thrillers.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Metro Newspaper (UK) 10/11/2017
2/5
With a generic title like American Assassin, this sounds like a Chuck Norris straight-to-DVD action flick. It's only a slight upgrade. Go to Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times 09/22/2017
2/5
There are 15 more novels in the Mitch Rapp series. Who will save us from American Assassin 2? Go to Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle 09/21/2017
2/5
Director Michael Cuesta adds little of notice to the proceedings. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/19/2022
3/4
...an above-average thriller that does, at times, feel like a throwback to the 1990s’ similar-themed fare. Go to Full Review Dara Khan Mediaversity Reviews 09/17/2021
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American Assassin uses Islam as a convenient shorthand for terrorism and evil, yet it's conspicuously absent in 'good' characters from Iran. Go to Full Review Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com 06/08/2021
2/4
In American Assassin I was seeing all of the ingredients on the screen that could entertain, but what it amounts to is a missed opportunity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tyler L @Tlemasters 2h When I first saw it I loved it. Then I saw the ratings and thought I missed something. I mean how could everyone think it was so bad. So I rewatched it. Still good, the people are wrong See more Jay 0 @Jaybird009 6d This film is so much better than the average reviews it gets. I have no idea what more you could possibly be expecting. Excellent movie. 👍 See more Hailey J. @hailstorm222 Dec 4 Loved just saw this for the first time and Im shocked to see it’s only 34%!! See more Malik D. @Princevon Nov 10 I'm shocked at how good this movie is. This is a tightly told story that doesn't waist time. Dylan O'Brien brings some serious acting and shows he has what it takes to be an action star as well. See more Derrick M Aug 4 Have no idea why people dont like this movie. Dont get me wrong the final act is kinda meh as the villains revenge doesn't make a whole lot of sense but aside from that one flaw this movie is fantastic See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 19 Success in 1 hour and 51 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language, Brief Nudity, Some Torture and Strong Violence Throughout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $36,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Michael Cuesta

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Dylan O'Brien

Mitch Rapp

Michael Keaton

Stan Hurley

Sanaa Lathan

Irene Kennedy

David Suchet

Director Stansfield

Navid Negahban

Minister Behurz

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Synopsis When Cold War veteran Stan Hurley takes CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp under his wing, they receive an assignment to investigate a wave of random attacks on both military and civilian targets. After discovering a pattern of violence, Hurley and Rapp join forces with a lethal Turkish agent to stop a mysterious operative who wants to start a global war.
Director
Michael Cuesta
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Nick Wechsler
Screenwriter
Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Distributor
Lionsgate Films, CBS Films
Production Co
Lionsgate, Nick Wechsler, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, CBS Films
Rating
R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Torture|Strong Violence Throughout)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 15, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$36.2M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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