The Hit

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, The Hit is available in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 238 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. John Hurt sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Hit arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting in The Hit is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong. John Hurt and Terence Stamp lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It was released in 1984. The Hit is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Hit proves them wrong. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. John Hurt carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

The Hit was released in 1984, directed by Stephen Frears. The full 98-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.