The Hitman (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1991, The Hitman is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Aaron Norris, running about 95 minutes. “He's so far undercover he may never get back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After surviving an attempt on his life by his former partner, officer Cliff Garrett (Norris) exacts revenge on those who wronged him by going undercover as a hit man. He works to gain the reputation and trust needed in order to be accepted by the burgeoning Seattle-area criminal underworld, but it is all done in order to take it down from within.
Who’s in it. The Hitman stars Chuck Norris as Garret / Grogan, Alberta Watson as Christine De Vera, Michael Parks as Ronny 'Del' Delaney and Al Waxman as Marco Luganni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Hitman has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Hitman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hitman 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 Hitman (1991)?
- In US, The Hitman is available to 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 The Hitman worth watching?
- The Hitman holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hitman?
- The Hitman stars Chuck Norris, Alberta Watson, Michael Parks, Al Waxman and Salim Grant.
- When was The Hitman released?
- The Hitman was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.