Film
Hit Man (15)
Dir. Richard Linklater, US, 2024, 115 mins. Cast. Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta, Sanjay Rao.
Loosely based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, Hit Man follows the disguise-donning exploits of Gary Johnson (Glen Powell, Top Gun: Maverick), a mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings. He inadvertently ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for new potential client Maddy Masters (Adria Arjona, Andor) – his life spiralling into a powder keg of deception, delight and mixed-up identities.
A rapturously received festival favourite, this irresistibly charming, sizzling comedy-thriller is the joyous latest from beloved indie director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, The Before Trilogy), confirming fast-rising star (and talented co-writer) Glen Powell as one of the most effortlessly charismatic leading men in Hollywood.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Loosely based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, Hit Man follows the disguise-donning exploits of Gary Johnson (Glen Powell, Top Gun: Maverick), a mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings. He inadvertently ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for new potential client Maddy Masters (Adria Arjona, Andor) – his life spiralling into a powder keg of deception, delight and mixed-up identities.
A rapturously received festival favourite, this irresistibly charming, sizzling comedy-thriller is the joyous latest from beloved indie director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, The Before Trilogy), confirming fast-rising star (and talented co-writer) Glen Powell as one of the most effortlessly charismatic leading men in Hollywood.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk