When Can You Watch ‘Hit Man’ Starring Glen Powell on Netflix

Director, producer and screenwriter Richard Linklater has a consistently amazing filmographywhether it's your precious Before trilogy, the bombastic comedy/musical School of Rockor the beloved prize Childhood. When it comes to Linklater's latest release, millions of eyes are always on. This would be the case again when his last outing, Hit Manpremiering at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

Receive almighty praise, including from Collider's own Ross Bonaime, who described it as a “fun and sexy gem”the film would become the biggest buy of TIFF 2023, with Netflix paying a healthy $20 million for the distribution rights. In the months that followed, as time ticked away before fans could sit back and enjoy Linklater's latest project, a slew of first-look trailers, promotional images, and even a An exclusive clip was released. This marketing created an almighty buzz that has remained constant until the film's debut. With that in mind, and with its arrival in the world now just around the corner, here's exactly how you can watch and stream Hit Man.

Editor's note: This piece was updated on June 6, 2024.

Is 'Hit Man' on Netflix yet?

If you are not a fan of going to the theater, fear not, because Hit Man will head to streaming after its limited theatrical release. On June 7 at 03:01 EST, Hit Man will land exclusively on Netflixjoining the large list of other content that is already on the platformas well as the expected second part of BridgertonThe third season only 6 days later. Hit Man joins a enticing list of movies coming to streaming and VOD in the first week of Juneincluding the likes of Godzilla Minus One on June 1 and Under Paris on June 5 You can click the link below to visit the movie's landing page on the streaming service.

Watch on Netflix

For fans of Glen Powell, a Netflix subscription has recently become a must. There's also the romantic comedy inspired by Shakespeare Anyone but youin which Powell starred alongside Sydney SweeneyWhich one officially landed on the streamer on April 23rd. Other Glen Powell titles on Netflix include Set it up, sand castle, Jurassic World: Cretaceous Field, Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Societyi Richard Linklater's Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.

For those without a subscription who will need one in time to see Powell's chiseled jaw meet the beautiful Adria Arjonahere's a handy guide to Netflix subscription options.

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When did 'Hit Man' come out?

Hit Man debuted in select North American theaters on May 24, 2024. This appointment was a big day for moviegoers in the United States, with the latest installment of one of the most beloved franchises in modern cinema, Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagai Marc Dindal's The Garfield Movie It will also be released on May 24. When the film hits streaming, it will still be available to watch in theaters, perfect for those who prefer to enjoy the action comedy on the big screen.

Is Hit Man still in theaters?

Despite being bought by Netflix, Hit Man will first face the big screen, receiving a limited theatrical release in the United States. This format is nothing new for Netflix, with similar ones Martin Scorsese's the irish, David Fincher's The killeri bradley cooper's teacherall with the same treatment.

Unfortunately, the recent trend of underperforming at the box office has left some films and their fans underwhelmed, with the likes of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga not meet expectations. For this reason, the team behind Hit Man they'll be glad they decided to release both in theaters and on streaming, despite director Linklater admitting that he found it. difficult to sell projects to “traditional” film studios..

Find showtimes for “Hit Man”

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Watch 'Hit Man' Trailer

Adjusted to the tone of Santa Esmeraldathe “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” cover, a great choice for this movie, the latest Hit Man The trailer was released in April and can be seen above. Showing both Powell and Arjona with frightening amounts of chemistrythis trailer exudes the style and sophistication that comes with the hitman fantasy, but also the slice of comedy that is Gary Johnson's real life.

In another stroke of marketing genius, Netflix recently released a phone number(717) 4-HITMAN, which fans could dial and receive a brilliantly witty response. At the other end of the line is a plethora of hitmen for hire, with each of them played by Powell. Of course, this is just a clever joke, but it gives a perfect insight into the plot of the film as well as the attitude of its protagonist.

What is 'Hit Man' about?

An official synopsis of Hit Man reads:

“Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater's sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as Professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hitman for the New Orleans Police Department. Preternaturally gifted at inhabiting different guises and personalities to ensnare the unfortunate in the hopes of defeating his enemies, Gary descends into morally dubious territory when he finds himself drawn to one of these would-be criminals, a beautiful young woman named Madison (Adria Arjona). their lightning-fast adventure sets off a chain reaction of acting, deception and escalating stakes Co-written by Linklater and Powell and inspired by an incredible true story, Hit Man is a deftly existential comedy about identity.

In an interview with Collider, director Linklater talked about the film's plot and how it's an unconventional film compared to his back catalog. He said:

“Yeah, this one was a little different for me, if anyone wants to look too closely. It's a little more story-driven, there are twists and turns, and I felt like, 'I'm in a genre here.' I'm trying to indulge in the genre of film noir and carom comedy.''This is very plot-driven, spinning, and we're manipulating the audience, so they have to be oriented in a certain way, isn't it? my usual flow, but I mean, that was the fun challenge.”