Assassination (2015)
Assassination is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Disney Plus, wavve.
The verdict
Assassination is a dependable Korean film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 290 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 140 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, wavve.
Should you spend 2h 20m on it?
2h 20m of Korean action with a thriller streak, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 290 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
In Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator. But the plan goes completely awry amidst double-crossings, counter-assassinations, and a shocking revelation about one of the assassins' past.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 20m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Choi Dong-hoon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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