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American Assassin 2017

A black ops CIA recruit, Mitch Rapp, is thrust into a dangerous world when he joins forces with seasoned operative Stan Hurley and Deputy Director Irene Kennedy. They investigate a series of escalating attacks and uncover a complex web of deceit. Their mission takes them across the globe, partnering with a skilled Turkish agent as they attempt to stop a rogue operative determined to destabilize the Middle East and trigger worldwide chaos.

A black ops CIA recruit, Mitch Rapp, is thrust into a dangerous world when he joins forces with seasoned operative Stan Hurley and Deputy Director Irene Kennedy. They investigate a series of escalating attacks and uncover a complex web of deceit. Their mission takes them across the globe, partnering with a skilled Turkish agent as they attempt to stop a rogue operative determined to destabilize the Middle East and trigger worldwide chaos.

Does American Assassin have end credit scenes?

No!

American Assassin does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for American Assassin

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Metacritic

45

Metascore

5.8

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

34%

TOMATOMETER

review

61%

User Score

IMDb

6.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

64

%

User Score

Letterboxd

2.8

From 299 fan ratings

Movie Insider

2.92/5

From 24 fan ratings

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for American Assassin

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While enjoying a vacation in sunny Spain, Mitch Rapp pops the question to his girlfriend, who joyfully accepts. However, their moment of happiness is shattered just moments later when a jihadist cell launches a deadly assault on unsuspecting tourists, resulting in her tragic death. This heinous act is intended to let Americans experience the heartache of losing loved ones, but it ignites a fierce determination within Mitch to seek vengeance on those responsible for the tragedy.

Driven by his grief, Mitch embarks on an intense physical training regimen, unaware that the vigilant U.S. government is observing his progress with keen interest. Irene Kennedy, a skilled CIA agent, recognizes his potential and recruits him into a covert ‘black ops’ unit, introducing him to the seasoned operative Stan Hurley, a former Navy SEAL, for advanced training.

As global tensions escalate, Mitch and Stan quickly find themselves in Istanbul, where they are joined by CIA operative Annika, played by [Shiva Negar]. Under the guise of a newlywed couple, they are sent to thwart a plot that involves the construction of a nuclear bomb by jihadists. However, when the mission takes unexpected turns, Mitch’s clever improvisation, despite disobeying direct orders, begins to turn the tide.

The situation becomes even more precarious when they learn that Ghost, a mercenary with ties to Stan’s past team, is now on the enemy’s payroll. Adding to the chaos, it becomes clear that Annika is secretly aligned with the Iranian government. With multiple obstacles in their path, the operation evolves into a collaborative effort between the CIA and Mossad, the Israeli intelligence service.

As the tension reaches a breaking point, a thrilling chase ensues, leading to an explosive climax where Mitch takes drastic action to protect his country. He manages to throw the nuclear bomb overboard, allowing it to detonate in the ocean’s depths. In the aftermath of this explosive encounter, an Iranian military official, intricately linked to the bomb’s origins, publicly blames the United States for his nation’s issues and vows retaliation. Little does he know, lurking behind him in an elevator is none other than Mitch - the American Assassin.

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Cars Featured in American Assassin

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Alfa

2006

Romeo Brera

Audi

2004

A6 C6

Bentley

2005

Arnage T

BMW

2002

3 E46

BMW

1996

5 E39

BMW

2016

730d G11

Cadillac

2010

Escalade ESV

Chevrolet

2005

Kalos

Citroën

1991

BX

Citroën

2005

C2

Movie Themes and Keywords

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