The Big Hit

Name: The Big Hit
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1998-04-24
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine

1998, English. Directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung.

Nothing's more dangerous than some nice guys... with a little time to kill.

Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam.

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Runtime: 1h 31m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.0/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released: 24 April 1998
Country: United States of America, Hong Kong
Written by: Ben Ramsey
Budget: $13M
Box office: $27M

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Is The Big Hit worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Big Hit?

The Big Hit runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).

Does The Big Hit have a post-credits scene?

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The Big Hit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Big Hit is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Big Hit on?

The Big Hit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Big Hit?

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Who directed The Big Hit?

The Big Hit (1998) was directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung and stars Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate.