Hit Man (2024)
A mild-mannered professor's fake hitman gig turns genuinely complicated when he falls for a client.
A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.
How intense is Hit Man?
Hit Man has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a date-night pick and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What Hit Man feels like
- Tone
- campypulpyromantic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Date nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Hit Man
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hit Man for you?
Is Hit Man scary?
No. Hit Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hit Man gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Hit Man sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hit Man OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Hit Man?
Hit Man runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Hit Man?
Hit Man is streaming on Netflix.
Does Hit Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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