Diary of a Hitman (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1991, Diary of a Hitman is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roy London, running about 90 minutes. “Nothing personal. Just business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A veteran hitman, Dekker is ready to call it quits and leave the profession. His final job, however, proves to be trickier than expected when a sadistic man recruits the assassin to kill his wife, Jain, and their baby, but he can’t bring himself to do the job, complicating all of their lives.
Who’s in it. Diary of a Hitman stars Sherilyn Fenn as Jain, Seymour Cassel as Koenig, Forest Whitaker as Dekker and Sharon Stone as Kiki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Diary of a Hitman has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $31.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diary of a Hitman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diary of a Hitman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diary of a Hitman (1991)?
- In US, Diary of a Hitman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diary of a Hitman worth watching?
- Diary of a Hitman holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diary of a Hitman?
- Diary of a Hitman stars Sherilyn Fenn, Seymour Cassel, Forest Whitaker, Sharon Stone and Jim Belushi.
- When was Diary of a Hitman released?
- Diary of a Hitman was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.