For Hire (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, For Hire is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Jean Pellerin, running about 96 minutes. “Every Man Has His Price” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clients, author Lou Webber offers him money to eliminate a drug dealer who is stalking him, Mitch refuses. Days later, Mitch is diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer. He reconsiders Lou's offer, and for the sake of his wife and baby, eliminates the threat. But after that night, everything changes, Mitch's stomach pains disappear. The Drug dealer suddenly resurfaces in a crowd. Then events conspire to drag Mitch deeper into a game that proves that at the right price any man is for hire.
Who’s in it. For Hire stars Rob Lowe as Mitch Lawrence, Bronwen Booth as Faye Lawrence, Joe Mantegna as Alan Webber and Charles Edwin Powell as Joe Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, For Hire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Hire page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Hire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Hire (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Hire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Hire worth watching?
- For Hire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Hire?
- For Hire stars Rob Lowe, Bronwen Booth, Joe Mantegna, Charles Edwin Powell and Steve Adams.
- When was For Hire released?
- For Hire was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.