Contender: Hit Man (2024)

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Hit Man was added to this list based on the following criteria: 2023 Contender

Type of Contender: Narrow

Contender Factor: 71.9 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Richard Linklater

Writers: Richard Linklater, Glen Powell

Stars: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Molly Bernard, Mike Markoff

Techs: Sandra Adair (Ed); Shane F. Kelly (Ci); Graham Reynolds (Mu)

Prior Recognition:
Extensive Linklater
Limited Adair

Rating: 12.5 out of 25

Stage 2 – Content

Legacy: Adaptation

Genre: Action, Comedy

Length: 1h 55m

MPAA Rating: R

Rating: 12 out of 15

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Venice (23)

Release Date: Jun. 7, 2024

Strategy: Streaming

Rating: 8.3 out of 15

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 82

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%

Rating: 26.6 out of 30

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: N/A

IMDb Rating: 7.7

Box Office Tally: N/A

Box Office Status: N/A

Rating: 12.6 out of 15

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