Movie

The Hit

“Even bad guys have bad days.”

★ 6.5(235)19841h 38m

The Hit is available to rent or buy on Viaplay and SF Anytime in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch The Hit

🇩🇰 Denmark

Good to know

Director: Stephen Frears
Release date: 1984-09-07
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $876,775
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Recorded Picture Company

The Hit — trailer

About The Hit

The Hit is a 1984 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Stephen Frears, starring John Hurt, Terence Stamp and Tim Roth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 235 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hit in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Hurt

Braddock

Terence Stamp

Willie Parker

Tim Roth

Myron

Laura del Sol

Maggie

Bill Hunter

Harry

Fernando Rey

Policeman

Jim Broadbent

Barrister

Lennie Peters

Mr. Corrigan

Bernie Searle

Hopwood

Brian Royal

Fellows

Albie Woodington

Riordan

Willoughby Gray

Judge

Themes & keywords

spainmadrid, spainhitmankidnappinggun rampagegangsterroad tripcriminalroad moviegun shootingpolice shootoutprofessional assassinneo-noirshooting spreereformed criminal