Direct Hit (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1994, Direct Hit is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Joseph Merhi, running about 89 minutes. “Her only protection is the man hired to kill her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After informing his CIA handlers that his next hit will be his last, John Hatch discovers that his target isn't a criminal at all. Refusing to take the woman out, Hatch instead takes it upon himself to protect her and expose the web of corruption at work.
Who’s in it. Direct Hit stars William Forsythe as John Hatch, Jo Champa as Savannah, George Segal as James Tronson and Richard Norton as Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Direct Hit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Direct Hit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Direct 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 Direct Hit (1994)?
- In US, Direct Hit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Direct Hit worth watching?
- Direct Hit holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Direct Hit?
- Direct Hit stars William Forsythe, Jo Champa, George Segal, Richard Norton and Juliet Landau.
- When was Direct Hit released?
- Direct Hit was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.