I Hired a Contract Killer
1990, English. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 242 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 12 October 1990
- Country
- Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
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What I Hired a Contract Killer is based on
I Hired a Contract Killer is based on Tribulations of a Chinaman in China (1879) by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.
1879
Tribulations of a Chinaman in China
By Jules Verne
Published by Hetzel éds
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I Hired a Contract Killer: quick answers
Is I Hired a Contract Killer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 242 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Hired a Contract Killer?
I Hired a Contract Killer runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does I Hired a Contract Killer have a post-credits scene?
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I Hired a Contract Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is I Hired a Contract Killer on?
I Hired a Contract Killer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 October 1990. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Hired a Contract Killer?
If you liked I Hired a Contract Killer, try Imagine Me & You, Which Brings Me to You, The Baltimorons.
Who directed I Hired a Contract Killer?
I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Margi Clarke, Kenneth Colley.
What is I Hired a Contract Killer based on?
I Hired a Contract Killer is based on Tribulations of a Chinaman in China (1879) by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.