
Assassins
In the shadows of life. In the business of death. One man found a reason to live.
Directed by Richard Donner
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Silver Pictures
A tense, violent thriller about a hitman seeking redemption through love and escape, caught in an escalating web of betrayal and danger.
Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.
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Is Assassins violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Assassins scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Assassins easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Assassins sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Assassins end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Assassins
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Assassins
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Assassins, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Assassins, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Assassins, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































