The AssassinStream and Watch Online

Need to watch 'The Assassin' on your TV or mobile device at home? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Chang Cheh-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Assassin' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Assassin' right now, here are some finer points about the Shaw Brothers action flick.

Released , 'The Assassin' stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Li Hsiang-Chun, Chiu Sam-Yin The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a user score of 65 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 16 well-known users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance."

'The Assassin' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Amazon Video .