Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman
2018, French. Directed by Michelle Fines & Tony Comiti.
Meet John Jairo Velasquez, better known as Popeye - Pablo Escobar's former lieutenant. After confessing to participating in 250 murders and ordering thousands more, Popeye spent 23 years in prison before being released. At 54, he is now a star in his neighbourhood, but still a wanted man by his former enemies, making it impossible for him to move around without bodyguards.
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2018.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 November 2018
- Original title
- Jhon Jairo „Popeye“ Velásquez
- Country
- Germany
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman
Sidney
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Mom Jayne
2025 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gilbert
2017 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press
2017 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
This Place Rules
2022 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
I Am Heath Ledger
2017 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman: quick answers
Is Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman worth watching?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman runs 52 minutes (0h 52m).
Does Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman yet.
Which OTT platform is Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman on?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2018. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman?
If you liked Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman, try Sidney, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman (2018) was directed by Michelle Fines and Tony Comiti.