Assassin's Creed

Name: Assassin's Creed
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2016-12-21
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Rampling

2016 | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Looper or From Russia with Love, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Through a technology that unlocks the genetic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesWeak
5.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$241 million worldwide on a $125 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 235K people sought it out in the past year