Assassin's Creed Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 3, 2017

Assassin's Creed

Release Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Theaters

Director: Justin Kurzel

Starring: Michael Fassbender • Marion Cotillard • Brendan Gleeson • Jeremy Irons • Ariane Labed

PG-13 Action N/A

3.73 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, 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.

Action Adventure Sci-Fi 3D Based on Game Epic

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Who stars in Assassin's Creed – Cast List

Michael Fassbender
... Desmond Miles

Black Bag, Prometheus
M
Marion Cotillard
Inception, Lee
Brendan Gleeson
H Is For Hawk, Troy
J
Jeremy Irons
... Alan Rikkin

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Better Start Swimming
A
Ariane Labed
The Vourdalak, Before Midnight
M
Matias Varela
Point Break, Heavy
D
Denis Menochet
Special Forces, Peter Von Kant
C
Carlos Bardem
C
Coco König
... Abstergo Orderly
B
Brian Gleeson
... Young Joseph

Hellboy, mother!
M
Michael K. Williams
Ghostbusters, The Red Sea Diving Resort

Who is making Assassin's Creed – Crew List

A look at Assassin's Creed behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Kurzel last helmed The Order and Nitram. The film's writer Bill Collage last penned Sleeping Dogs and The Transporter Refueled.

Director: Justin Kurzel
Screenwriters: Bill Collage
Adam Cooper
Producers: Jean-Julien Baronnet
Patrick Crowley
Michael Fassbender
Gérard Guillemot
Didier Lupfer

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: DMC Film
New Regency Enterprises
Ubisoft Motion Pictures

Production – What we know about the Assassin's Creed

Key Facts

The film was set to open August 7, 2015 but won't be ready in time, so it was pushed to 2016 (Variety, 9/18/14).
Based on the popular video game of the same name.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2016

Completed

Changed Assassin's Creed movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The script has gone through several rewrites, while the production itself has grappled with scheduling issues. Pushed to 2016.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Ubisoft Motion Pictures will develop the film in close collaboration with New Regency. Writing of the screenplay begins immediately and the project is being fast tracked as the creative pieces come together, while allowing Ubisoft to maintain control of key elements of the movie’s creative direction.

Oct 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Ubisoft has been shopping the property around Hollywood over the last several months. Sony PiCtures is in final negotiations to adapt and distribute the pic.

May 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of violence and action, thematic elements and brief strong language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Assassin's Creed Trailers and Clips

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Assassin's Creed Release Date: When was the film released?

Assassin's Creed was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, December 21 , 2016. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Sing, Passengers and Julieta.