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The Hit

1984·Movie
1h 38min·R

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The Hit fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Even bad guys have bad days.

Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
Crime ThrillerHitmenRoad MovieCharacter StudyEuropean SettingTensionPsychologicalMobExistential

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Hit worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hit rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Hit?

1 h 38 min

The Hit runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hit?

Critics82
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Hit higher (82) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hit in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hit?

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