I Hired a Contract Killer (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, I Hired a Contract Killer is a comedy and drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. I Hired a Contract Killer stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Henri Boulanger, Margi Clarke as Margaret, Kenneth Colley as The Killer and T.R. Bowen as Departmen Head, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, I Hired a Contract Killer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Hired a Contract Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Hired a Contract Killer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)?
- In GB, I Hired a Contract Killer is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Hired a Contract Killer worth watching?
- I Hired a Contract Killer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Hired a Contract Killer?
- I Hired a Contract Killer stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Margi Clarke, Kenneth Colley, T.R. Bowen and Imogen Claire.
- When was I Hired a Contract Killer released?
- I Hired a Contract Killer was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.