American Assassin May 2026

The film is rated for strong violence, torture, and language.

American Assassin is a 2017 action-thriller based on the 2010 novel by Vince Flynn . It serves as an origin story for Mitch Rapp, a CIA black ops recruit. american assassin

: According to IMDb's Parents Guide , the film features severe violence, including frequent bloody shootings and stabbings. A notable scene includes a man’s fingernails being extracted during torture. The film is rated for strong violence, torture, and language

: There is heavy use of strong language, including over 30 instances of "f—k" and various other profanities. : According to IMDb's Parents Guide , the

: Content includes a scene with brief female breast nudity in a mirror and characters in swimwear. Cast & Crew Director : Michael Cuesta Mitch Rapp : Dylan O'Brien Stan Hurley : Michael Keaton Irene Kennedy : Sanaa Lathan "Ghost" : Taylor Kitsch Annika : Shiva Negar Critical Reception