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True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016): Ratings & Plot

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True Memoirs of an International Assassin is a 2016 action comedy directed by Jeff Wadlow. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

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True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Jeff Wadlow
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Netflix
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is True Memoirs of an International Assassin About?

The premise of True Memoirs of an International Assassin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A mild-mannered writer finds his life turned upside down when his thriller novel is misinterpreted as a true account, leading to dangerous consequences. He is kidnapped and thrust into a perilous situation, forced to navigate a world of international intrigue and ruthless assassins. To survive, he must rely on his intelligence and resourcefulness, uncovering a complex truth about his own fictionalized identity while desperately trying to stay alive.

True Memoirs of an International Assassin Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • writer
  • gun
  • agent
  • fight
  • assassin
  • novel
  • politics
  • explosion
  • car
  • helicopter
  • world
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Crew

The Director of True Memoirs of an International Assassin

Directed by Jeff Wadlow.

From the director

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More films directed by Jeff Wadlow, best-rated first: Truth or Dare, Kick-Ass 2, Never Back Down and The Devil's Mouth.

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Ratings

True Memoirs of an International Assassin Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate True Memoirs of an International Assassin 5.9/10.

Plot

True Memoirs of an International Assassin Plot Summary

What happens in True Memoirs of an International Assassin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sam Larson, portrayed by Kevin James, is a solitary figure who has penned a fictional novel titled Memoirs of an International Assassin, but he struggles to find the perfect conclusion, particularly the notable final line. By day, he endures the relentless demands of his boss, who insists he sacrifice his weekends and personal time for work.

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True Memoirs of an International Assassin Trailers & Videos

The trailer of True Memoirs of an International Assassin.

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Cars in True Memoirs of an International Assassin

31 cars on screen, including the Bentley Continental GT and the 1999 Ford Explorer.

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  • Bentley Continental GT in True Memoirs of an International Assassin Bentley Continental GT Important role
  • 1999 Ford Explorer in True Memoirs of an International Assassin 1999 Ford Explorer Important role
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee in True Memoirs of an International Assassin 1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role
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True Memoirs of an International Assassin Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “The True Memoirs of an International Assassin” and “A História Real de um Assassino Falso”.

Also known as
  • The True Memoirs of an International Assassin
  • A História Real de um Assassino Falso
  • Die Wahren Memoiren eines Internationalen Killers
  • 国际杀手的真实回忆录
  • Autobiografia di un finto assassino
  • Memorias de un asesino internacional
  • Les mémoires d'un assassin international
  • Verdadeiras Memórias de um Assassino Internacional
  • Uluslararası Bir Suikastçının Gerçek Anıları
  • Реальные воспоминания международного убийцы
  • Τα Αληθινά Απομνημονεύματα Ενός Διεθνούς Εκτελεστή
  • Wspomnienia Płatnego Zabójcy
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  • 国际刺客真实回忆录
  • La historia real de un falso asesino
  • זכרונותיו של מתנקש בינלאומי
  • Реальні спогади міжнародного вбивці
  • Истинските спомени на международния убиец
  • 가짜 암살자의 진짜 회고록
  • บันทึกป่วน นักฆ่ากำมะลอ
  • なりすましアサシン
  • Nhật Ký Sát Thủ

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True Memoirs of an International Assassin FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of True Memoirs of an International Assassin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is True Memoirs of an International Assassin?

True Memoirs of an International Assassin runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was True Memoirs of an International Assassin released?

True Memoirs of an International Assassin was released on November 11, 2016.

Who directed True Memoirs of an International Assassin?

True Memoirs of an International Assassin was directed by Jeff Wadlow.

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How is True Memoirs of an International Assassin rated?

True Memoirs of an International Assassin has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 58% on TMDB, 2.4/5 on Letterboxd and 4.1/5 on Movie Insider.

Does True Memoirs of an International Assassin have a post-credit scene?

No. True Memoirs of an International Assassin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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