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True Memoirs of an International Assassin

  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
25K
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Andy Garcia, Maurice Compte, Kevin James, and Zulay Henao in True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)
After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to nonfiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.
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After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to non-fiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on t... Read allAfter a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to non-fiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to non-fiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.

  • Director
    • Jeff Wadlow
  • Writers
    • Jeff Morris
    • Jeff Wadlow
  • Stars
    • Kevin James
    • Kim Coates
    • Maurice Compte
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Wadlow
    • Writers
      • Jeff Morris
      • Jeff Wadlow
    • Stars
      • Kevin James
      • Kim Coates
      • Maurice Compte
    • 90User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kevin James
    Kevin James
    • Sam Larson…
    Kim Coates
    Kim Coates
    • President Miguel 'Mike' Cueto
    Maurice Compte
    Maurice Compte
    • Juan
    Zulay Henao
    Zulay Henao
    • Rosa Bolivar
    Andrew Howard
    Andrew Howard
    • Anton Masovich
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • Amos
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • General Javier Ruiz
    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Trent
    Kelen Coleman
    Kelen Coleman
    • Kylie Applebaum
    Leonard Earl Howze
    Leonard Earl Howze
    • Michael Cleveland
    Rob Riggle
    Rob Riggle
    • William Cobb
    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • El Toro
    Anthony Belevtsov
    Anthony Belevtsov
    • Merc
    Jeff Chase
    Jeff Chase
    • La Roche
    Katie Couric
    Katie Couric
    • Katie Couric
    Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez
    Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez
    • Heavy
    • (as G-Rod)
    Al Hamacher
    • Paolo
    Lauren Shaw
    Lauren Shaw
    • Sabine
    • Director
      • Jeff Wadlow
    • Writers
      • Jeff Morris
      • Jeff Wadlow
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    5Instant_Palmer

    Totally Could Happen...

    😂 Ok so that was a flippant statement, as this film presents the most ridiculously far-fetched plot yet for a Kevin James movie. However, credit director Jeff Wadlow for re-writing and adapting the script to fit the Kevin James comedy style, and maintaining a non-stop pace in this action-comedy.

    Well-casted, this movie is non-stop action fun and always lets the audience know IT knows YOU know this is just for fun. It never attempts to act like it's more than what it is - a simple slap-stick/action farce with Kevin repeating his now pigeon holed character. It's worthy of no more than a 5/10, but still a fun (albeit mindless) flick to watch when in the mood for such. If you like Kevin James movies, no problem - it's a watch. If you don't, pass on it.
    7dcobbimdb

    I liked it!

    I mean seriously, you have films like Bond, MI and Borne and while all those bring training and other stuff to the table, at the end of the day for us moviegoers it's all about entertainment, at least IMO...

    Nothing against those more serious movie types but at times the seriousness of them and the probability of something bad happening at any time is high, thus the belivability starts to decline, again at least IMO.

    A movie like this works for me, it's plucky, humorous, doesn't take itself serious yet delivers on action and to some degree certain moments of suspense.

    Is this a movie I'm going to remember 10 years down the road? No... But it was a worthwhile watch for the hear and now
    7nheppding

    This is a good movie, watch it!

    Obviously it's not great, but it's definitely totally fine, give it a watch!

    I love Kevin James, I'll watch anything with this guy in it. Do you like other movies with Kevin James? Because this is another one. The action is well done and I laughed out loud a few times. There are worse ways to spend a Friday night, I promise.

    Kevin James is a writer who people think is actually an assassin but he's so good at writing he becomes the assassin. Someone truly zany came up with this one and it's laugh out loud wild ride funny. It also happens to be shot super nice, which is a total plus!

    Seriously, it's on Netflix streaming right now, what are you waiting for?!
    9phd_travel

    Funny, original and well made

    Just watched this Netflix comedy and was pleasantly surprised. The production values are high and the writing is funny with lots of laugh out loud moments and good one liners. The story is original with a person who writes a novel about an assassin but his publisher markets it as a true story. Things get quite complicated as he gets caught up in different factions wanting to assassinate the other in Venezuela.

    Kevin James as always amazes with lots of physical dexterity despite his size. Zulay Henao plays a female DEA agent and she has some amusing and snappy action sequences and fight scenes. Her dialog with Kevin James is quite hilarious. Andy Garcia gets quite a few comic roles these days and he is good. Liked Maurice Compte - Colonel Carrillo from Narcos in a supporting role.

    One of the best Kevin James movies.
    7Plazeebo

    Great fun

    Saw this on Netflix today, and it's actually quite funny. With support from class actors such as Andy Garcia and Kim Coates, and Andy Howard in a role he plays oh so well - as a bad guy, we got a nice setup here. Zulay Henao is great as the female lead, and the writing is not as lazy as you would expect. The story is pretty much as you would expect from the trailer, so don't expect to be immersed in storytelling, but do expect to laugh and genuinely feel for Kevin James' character.

    I gave it a 7, and I'm not sure the premise could have scored more than that, so if you need something to watch on Netflix today, I recommend this.

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    • Trivia
      During the inauguration reception Sam Carver is told that there is a auto tune version of his interview with Katie Couric on Youtube. That version is played during the end credits.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Amos: I told you the Ghost was not to be shared. This is real life, Samuel. People could get hurt.

      Sam Larson: You read my book.

      Amos: Of course I read the book. I thought we were friends.

      Sam Larson: I'm really sorry. I changed the details. It was supposed to be fiction.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kevin James/Tim Gunn/The Weeknd (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Standing in the Doorway
      Written by C. Hall

      Performed by Chuck Hall Band

      Courtesy of Fervor Records

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhật Ký Sát Thủ
    • Filming locations
      • Dominican Republic
    • Production companies
      • Broken Road Productions
      • PalmStar Media
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      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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