# Hit Man (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/hit-man-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Richard Linklater |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Crime |
| Runtime | 116 min |

## Quick answer

Hit Man (2024) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Linklater’s fake-hitman rom-com became a Netflix word-of-mouth hit — Powell’s charisma vehicle, and the film that made h Metascore 83/100. Directed by Richard Linklater.

## Critics consensus

Linklater’s fake-hitman rom-com became a Netflix word-of-mouth hit — Powell’s charisma vehicle, and the film that made him a lead.

## Synopsis

A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.

## Cast

Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Molly Bernard, Evan Holtzman, Gralen Bryant Banks

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Hit Man worth watching?**
Hit Man holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Linklater’s fake-hitman rom-com became a Netflix word-of-mouth hit — Powell’s charisma vehicle, and the film that made him a lead.

**What is Hit Man about?**
A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.

**Who directed Hit Man?**
Hit Man (2024) was directed by Richard Linklater.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Hit Man?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 86%, Metascore 83/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Hit Man?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Hit Man page for current options.

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