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I Hired a Contract Killer

1990Movie1 h 20 min

ComedyCrime
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–87%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–87%

Summary

After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Aki Kaurismäki
Written by
Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by
Aki Kaurismäki
Music by
Timo Linnasalo, Beryl Mortimer, Jouko Lumme

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Facts

October 12, 1990 · 1 h 20 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released
October 12, 1990
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
Available in
121 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream I Hired a Contract Killer?"

Questions about I Hired a Contract Killer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Hired a Contract Killer?

It streams in 120 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is I Hired a Contract Killer worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I Hired a Contract Killer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is I Hired a Contract Killer good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.