Asher
“Some Things Get Better With Age”
Synopsis
Asher is a former Mossad agent turned gun for hire, living an austere life in an ever-changing Brooklyn. Approaching the end of his career, he breaks the oath he took as a young man when he meets Sophie on a hit gone wrong. In order to have love in his life before it's too late, he must kill the man he was, for a chance at becoming the man he wants to be.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Asher - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-02
Top Cast
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Ron Perlman
Asher
Famke Janssen
Sophie
Richard Dreyfuss
Avi
Jacqueline Bisset
Dora
Peter Facinelli
Uziel
Guy Burnet
Lyor
Jay Hieron
Sammi
Blake Perlman
Hannah
Marta Milans
Marina
David Wohl
Dr. Greene
Micah A. Hauptman
Reuben
Alton Fitzgerald White
Berenger
Ned Eisenberg
Abram
Hannah Viederman
Chia Girl
Joseph Siprut
Craig
Dannielle Rose
Upscale Hotel Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Sitges Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Zaretsky
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- Asher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Mensch Productions, Wing and a Prayer Pictures, LINK Entertainment, Bullet Pictures, XYZ Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Caton-Jones
Jay Zaretsky
Simon Boswell
Denis Crossan, Daniel Sharnoff
István Király, Tomi Szabo
Adam Folk, Joseph Siprut, Joseph Mensch, David Gendron, Ali Jazayeri
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Folk
Producer
Jay Zaretsky
Writer
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
Liene Dobrāja
Costume Design
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Joseph Mensch
Producer
István Király
Editor
Ron Perlman
Producer
Brian Wilkins
Producer
Josh Crook
Producer
Carisa Kelly
Costume Design
Tomi Szabo
Editor
Denis Crossan
Director of Photography
Carlos A. Menéndez
Production Design
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asher
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What is Asher about?
Asher is a former Mossad agent turned gun for hire, living an austere life in an ever-changing Brooklyn. Approaching the end of his career, he breaks the oath he took as a young man when he meets Sophie on a hit gone wrong. In order to have love in his life before it's too late, he must kill the man he was, for a chance at becoming the man he wants to be.
Who directed Asher?
Asher was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Who stars in Asher?
The principal cast of Asher includes Ron Perlman, Famke Janssen, Richard Dreyfuss, Jacqueline Bisset, Peter Facinelli.
When was Asher released and how long is it?
Asher was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Asher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asher was composed by Simon Boswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asher?
Asher holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).