American Assassin

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American Assassin

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2017

1h 51m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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)

With a generic title like American Assassin, this sounds like a Chuck Norris straight-to-DVD action flick. It's only a slight upgrade.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 11, 2017

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

There are 15 more novels in the Mitch Rapp series. Who will save us from American Assassin 2?

Rated: 2/5

Sep 22, 2017

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Director Michael Cuesta adds little of notice to the proceedings.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 21, 2017

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an above-average thriller that does, at times, feel like a throwback to the 1990s’ similar-themed fare.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 19, 2022

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Dara Khan

Mediaversity Reviews

American Assassin uses Islam as a convenient shorthand for terrorism and evil, yet it's conspicuously absent in 'good' characters from Iran.

Rated: F

Sep 17, 2021

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Leo Brady

AMovieGuy.com

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.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 8, 2021

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Malik D.

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Derrick M

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Stephen C

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/25

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CaptainBoulder T

The opening scene got my attention but then the movie fell off with poor action, plot, and characters especially the main protagonist hes good at everything, takes no damage, and has no development throught the whole movie

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Light A

Its a great movie...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Knight A

I love this movie...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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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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