Contract Killer (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1998, Contract Killer is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Stephen Tung Wai, running about 103 minutes. “An army of one... for hire.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.

Who’s in it. Contract Killer stars Jet Li as Fu, Eric Tsang as Ngok Lo / Crocodile Man, Simon Yam as Officer Chan and Gigi Leung as Kiki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Contract Killer has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contract Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Contract Killer 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 Contract Killer (1998)?
In US, Contract Killer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Contract Killer worth watching?
Contract Killer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Contract Killer?
Contract Killer stars Jet Li, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Gigi Leung and Timmy Ho.
When was Contract Killer released?
Contract Killer was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.