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The Hire

2001 – 2016Show3 seasons9 episodes

Action & AdventureCrime
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for tears, laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Guy Ritchie, Wong Kar-wai, Ang Lee
Written by
David Carter, Andrew Kevin Walker, Joe Sweet

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 26, 2001 · October 23, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 26, 2001
Last aired
October 23, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 9 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Hire worth watching?"

Questions about The Hire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Hire worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch The Hire?

2 h

About 2 hours: 9 episodes in 3 seasons of about 10 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2016.

Can I half-watch The Hire?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with ambiguity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Hire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.