I Hired a Contract Killer
Seen it?1990 | 80 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
- Jean-Pierre LéaudHenri
- Margi ClarkeMargaret
- Kenneth ColleyThe Killer
- T.R. BowenDepartmen Head
- Imogen ClaireSecretary
- Angela WalshLandlady
- Cyril EpsteinCab Driver
- Nicky TescoPete
- Charles CorkAl
- Michael O'HaganKiller's Boss