American Assassin (2017)
English action thriller film directed by Michael Cuesta
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m 111 min
- Released
- 2017
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
American Assassin has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 2017. It is directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton and Sanaa Lathan.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Cuesta
- Cast
- Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Taylor Kitsch, David Suchet, Navid Negahban, Scott Adkins, Mohammad Bakri, Jeff Davis, Alaa Safi
- Cinematography
- Enrique Chediak
- Editing
- Conrad Buff IV
- Music
- Steven Price
- Written by
- Stephen Schiff, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Produced by
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura
- Production
- CBS Films
- Distribution
- Starz Entertainment, Hulu
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- American Assassin
- Set in
- Istanbul, Rome
- Filmed in
- Rome, Valletta, London Borough of Croydon, Blythe House
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2017
- On OTT
- Hulu date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of American Assassin?
American Assassin has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes, or 111 min.
When did American Assassin release?
American Assassin released in 2017.
Who directed American Assassin?
American Assassin is directed by Michael Cuesta.
Who is in the cast of American Assassin?
The cast of American Assassin includes Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Taylor Kitsch, David Suchet and Navid Negahban.
Where can I watch American Assassin online?
American Assassin streams on Hulu.
What is American Assassin rated in the US?
American Assassin is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is American Assassin based on a true story or a book?
American Assassin is based on American Assassin.
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