Hitman's Run (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Hitman's Run is an action and crime film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 93 minutes. “Hiding From The FBI And The Mob Can Be Deadly” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former mob hitman, now in witness protection, is forced to come out of retirement when his family is threatened by his cohorts. He teams up with a skateboarding kid, who has a computer disk that the mob wants to get their hands on that has a list of new names for individuals in the FBI witness protection program. The list includes his dad, who separated from his mother years before and hadn't been seen since.
Who’s in it. Hitman's Run stars Eric Roberts as Tony Lazorka / John Dugan, Esteban Powell as Brian Penny, C. Thomas Howell as Tom Holly and Farrah Forke as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hitman's Run has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitman's Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitman's Run 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 Hitman's Run (1999)?
- In US, Hitman's Run is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitman's Run worth watching?
- Hitman's Run holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitman's Run?
- Hitman's Run stars Eric Roberts, Esteban Powell, C. Thomas Howell, Farrah Forke and Damian Chapa.
- When was Hitman's Run released?
- Hitman's Run was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.