The Hit (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1984, The Hit is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 98 minutes. “Even bad guys have bad days.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Hit stars John Hurt as Braddock, Terence Stamp as Willie Parker, Tim Roth as Myron and Laura del Sol as Maggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $876.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hit (1984)?
- In US, The Hit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hit worth watching?
- The Hit holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hit?
- The Hit stars John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol and Bill Hunter.
- When was The Hit released?
- The Hit was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.