The Assassin is streaming on MUBI and Midnight Pulp in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch The Assassin
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Release date
- 2015-08-27
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Language
- Mandarin
- Box office
- $11,991,669
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Studio
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
The Assassin — trailer
About The Assassin
The Assassin is a 2015 movie in the Drama and Action genres, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Shu Qi, Chang Chen and Zhou Yun. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 556 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Assassin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Assassin in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Assassin on MUBI and Midnight Pulp. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is The Assassin on Netflix?+
The Assassin is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on MUBI and Midnight Pulp.
How long is The Assassin?+
The Assassin has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who stars in The Assassin?+
The Assassin stars Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki and Ni Dahong.
When did The Assassin come out?+
The Assassin is a 2015 movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
What genre is The Assassin?+
The Assassin is Drama and Action film.
Who directed The Assassin?+
The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
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