What is the Metascore for Hit Man?

Hit Man has a Metascore of 83 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Hit Man?

Hit Man is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Hit Man streaming in?

Hit Man streams on Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix in the United Kingdom; Netflix in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Hit Man Review (2024) — 80% Celluloid Score

Item: Hit Man
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Richard Linklater · 2024 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Hit Man (2024) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

80%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

95% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

83 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

6.9 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 56m
Cast: Glen Powell , Adria Arjona , Austin Amelio , Retta , Sanjay Rao , Molly Bernard , Evan Holtzman , Gralen Bryant Banks
Streaming: Netflix
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Hit Man (2024)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix

Where to watch Hit Man by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix
Indonesia	Netflix
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Korea	Netflix
Thailand	Netflix
United Kingdom	Netflix
United States	Netflix

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, romance, crime pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Hit Man worth watching?

Yes — Hit Man earns a 80% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Hit Man (2024) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Richard Linklater's Hit Man (2024) remains a defining Comedy landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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