
Sword of the Assassin
Directed by Victor Vũ
Produced by Saiga Films, Phương Nam Phim
A martial arts revenge drama set in 15th-century Vietnam, driven by a survivor's quest to clear his family's name and avenge their wrongful execution.
Nguyen Vu is the sole survivor of his family who was executed by the empress of Vietnam. Upon discovering that his family may have been framed for crimes they did not commit, he sets out to bring justice and clear his family name.
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Questions people ask
Is Sword of the Assassin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Sword of the Assassin sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Sword of the Assassin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Sword of the Assassin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Sword of the Assassin end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Sword of the Assassin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sword of the Assassin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sword of the Assassin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sword of the Assassin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sword of the Assassin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































