American Assassin Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Assassins aren't born, they're made.

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Last modified: Dec. 21, 2017

American Assassin

Release Date: Friday, September 15, 2017 Theaters

Director: Michael Cuesta

Starring: Michael Keaton • Dylan O'Brien • Taylor Kitsch • Sanaa Lathan • Shiva Negar

R Action N/A

2.92 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows the rise of Mitch Rapp (Dylan O'Brien) a CIA black ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton). The pair is then enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan) to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on both military and civilian targets. Together the three discover a pattern in the violence leading them to a joint mission with a lethal Turkish agent (Shiva Negar) to stop a mysterious operative (Taylor Kitsch) intent on starting a World War in the Middle East.

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Who stars in American Assassin – Cast List

Michael Keaton
... Stan Hurley

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Dylan O'Brien
... Mitch Rapp

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Taylor Kitsch
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Sanaa Lathan
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Shiva Negar
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Who is making American Assassin – Crew List

A look at American Assassin behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Cuesta last helmed Kill the Messenger and Roadie. The film's writer Stephen Schiff last penned Andor (Series) and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

Director: Michael Cuesta
Screenwriter: Stephen Schiff
Producers: Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Marshall Herskovitz
Nick Wechsler

Studios: Lionsgate Studios; CBS Films
Production Company: di Bonaventura Pictures

Production – What we know about the American Assassin

Key Facts

Based on the 11th book in the Mitch Rapp book series by Vince Flynn.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2017

Completed

Changed American Assassin movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2017

Post-Production

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

Aug 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The movie is targeting a September start with shooting to take place in London and Budapest.

Mar 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Michael Keaton has signed on to co-star.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. CBS Films has offered Chris Hemsworth $10 million to star in the film.

Jun 2011

Announced

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for Strong violence throughout, some torture, language and brief nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Assassins aren't born, they're made.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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American Assassin Release Date: When was the film released?

American Assassin was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 15 , 2017. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including mother!, Brad's Status and The Show.