'Hit Man' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to watch romantic action comedy movie
Movie name: Hit Man
Platform: Theatrical release/ Netflix
Date of release: Theatrical release- May 24, 2024; Netflix- June 7, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Romantic, Action, Comedy
Director: Richard Linklater
Full cast list: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Evan Holtzman, Molly Bernard, Mike Markoff and others
If you enjoy lighthearted action comedy with a dash of romance, then the upcoming film 'Hit Man' should be on your watch list.
Based on Skip Hollandsworth's novel of the same name, the film is directed by Richard Linklater.
The film premiered internationally on September 5, 2023, at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, and in North America on September 11, 2023, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
What is the plot of 'Hit Man'?
The film's story follows college lecturer Gary Johnson (Glen Powell), who works undercover as a trustworthy hitman.
His life takes a drastic turn when a gorgeous woman, Maddy Masters (Adria Arjona), approaches him with a desperate desire to get rid of her violent husband.
Gary, torn between devotion and a newfound sense of justice, makes a life-changing decision that disrupts his neatly regulated life.
Who stars in 'Hit Man'?
Glen Powell
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With a combination of charm, humor, and action-hero potential, Glen Powell, who will portray Gary Johnson in the film, has carved out a successful career for himself in Hollywood.
Powell made his film debut in 2003, playing Long-Fingered Boy in 'Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'. After appearing in a number of productions, 2015 was the actor's breakthrough year, with a villainous role in 'Scream Queens.'
He received additional recognition for his supporting role in 'Top Gun: Maverick' in 2022.
His other prominent acting credits include 'Devotion', 'Anyone but You', 'All Hail King Julien', and 'Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous', among others.
Adria Arjona
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Adria Arjona plays the part of Maddy Masters in the film. After relocating to New York City, the actress who hails from Puerto Rico and Guatemala, worked as a waiter while studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Her early work included appearances on the hit television series 'True Detectives'.
Since then, she has appeared in 'Sweet Girl', 'Father of the Bride', 'Triple Frontier', and 'Monsterland', among others.
Austin Amelio
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Austin Amelio will bring Jasper's character to life in the movie. Born on April 27, 1988, the actor is most known for his versatile acting abilities.
The actor's first credited acting role was in the 2014 television film 'Deliverance Creek'. His career gained momentum with his appearance as Dwight in 'The Walking Dead' and its spin-off, 'Fear the Walking Dead'.
His other notable acting performances include 'Holler', 'No Future', 'Ride with Norman Reedus', and 'Stumptown', among others.
How do I watch 'Hit Man'?
The theatrical premiere of 'Hit Man' is scheduled for May 24, 2024, and it will be accessible on Netflix starting on June 7, 2024.
If you want to see the movie on the big screen, you can go to any theater near your home and get tickets to watch the romantic comedy flick.
If you prefer to watch the movie from the comfort of your own home, you can subscribe to Netflix. Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, which starts at $6.99/month for the regular plan with commercials.
The regular plan without advertisements costs $15.49/month, while the premium plan costs $22.99/month.
'Hit Man' trailer