Grosse Pointe Blank (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, Grosse Pointe Blank is an action, comedy, thriller and romance film directed by George Armitage, running about 107 minutes. “Even a hit man deserves a second shot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Blank is a hitman for hire. When he starts to develop a conscience, he botches a couple of routine jobs. On the advice of his secretary and his psychiatrist, he decides to attend his ten-year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Who’s in it. Grosse Pointe Blank stars John Cusack as Martin Q. Blank, Minnie Driver as Debi Newberry, Dan Aykroyd as Grocer and Joan Cusack as Marcella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Grosse Pointe Blank has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.1M 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 Grosse Pointe Blank page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grosse Pointe Blank 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 Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)?
- In US, Grosse Pointe Blank 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 Grosse Pointe Blank worth watching?
- Grosse Pointe Blank holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank stars John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack and Alan Arkin.
- When was Grosse Pointe Blank released?
- Grosse Pointe Blank was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.