Assassin's Creed (2016)

Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar de Nerha and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, before taking on the secret Templar society.

Director:

Justin Kurzel

Writers:

Michael Lesslie (screenplay by), Adam Cooper (screenplay by)

Stars:

Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Fassbender	...	Cal Lynch / Aguilar
Marion Cotillard	...	Sofia
Jeremy Irons	...	Rikkin
Brendan Gleeson	...	Joseph Lynch
Charlotte Rampling	...	Ellen Kaye
Michael Kenneth Williams	...	Moussa (as Michael K. Williams)
Denis Ménochet	...	McGowan (as Denis Menochet)
Ariane Labed	...	Maria
Khalid Abdalla	...	Sultan Muhammad XII
Essie Davis	...	Cal's Mother
Matias Varela	...	Emir
Callum Turner	...	Nathan
Carlos Bardem	...	Benedicto
Javier Gutiérrez	...	Torquemada
Hovik Keuchkerian	...	Ojeda

Storyline

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

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Plot Keywords:

based on video game | assassin | bare chested male | secret society | female assassin | 

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Taglines:

Nothing is True. Everything is Permitted.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, thematic elements and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site [France]

Country:

USA France UK Hong Kong Taiwan Malta

Language:

English Spanish Arabic

Release Date:

21 December 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Assassin's Creed: The Movie

Filming Locations:

Malta

Box Office

Budget:

$125,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,278,225, 23 December 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$54,647,948

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$240,942,515

Company Credits

Production Co:

Regency Enterprises, Ubisoft, New Regency Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital 12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track) Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos DTS (DTS: X)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Fassbender and Ariane Labed did 95% of the fights in the film themselves.

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Goofs

When Cal is in the Animus towards the end of the movie, Sofia asks where he is. The lab technician replies that it looks like a military port and adds "Cádiz, Palos de la Frontera". Palos de la Frontera is in Huelva (also in Andalusia), not in Cádiz.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Title Card: For centuries, the order of the Knights Templar have searched for the mythical Apple of Eden. They believe it contains not only the seeds of man's first disobedience, but the key to the free will itself. If they find the relic and decode its secrets, they will have the power to control all freedom of thought. Only the brotherhood called the Assassins stands in their way...
Title Card: Andalucia, Spain, 1492
Hooded Man: [in Latin] The Inquisition has finally delivered Spain to the Templars. Sultan Muhammad ...
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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Michael Fassbender/Jon Glaser/Niall Horan (2016)

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Soundtracks

The Apple
Written by Jed Kurzel

User Reviews

Would like to see more

I enjoyed this film and would like to see a sequel. I'm not familiar with the game, but the plot was easy to follow and it had good action sequences.

Although somewhat predictable, it had its moments where we were kept guessing. A follow-up could develop some of the minor characters more.