The Big Hit
“Nothing's more dangerous than some nice guys... with a little time to kill.”
Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam.
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Where is The Big Hit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Big Hit
The Big Hit is a 1998 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung. The cast is led by Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Hit was produced by TriStar Pictures, Lion Rock Productions, and Amen Ra Films and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on April 24, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
- Writers
- Ben Ramsey
- Release date
- April 24, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Lion Rock Productions, Amen Ra Films
The Big Hit cast & crew
The Big Hit was directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung and written by Ben Ramsey.
The cast features Mark Wahlberg as Melvin Smiley, Lou Diamond Phillips as Cisco, Christina Applegate as Pam Shulman, Avery Brooks as Paris, Bokeem Woodbine as Crunch, and Antonio Sabàto Jr. as Vince.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Danny Nowak, and it was produced by John M. Eckert and Wesley Snipes.
Is The Big Hit worth watching?
The Big Hit holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 481 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, The Big Hit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Hit
The Big Hit isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Big Hit
Mark Wahlberg
Melvin Smiley
Lou Diamond Phillips
Cisco
Christina Applegate
Pam Shulman
Avery Brooks
Paris
Bokeem Woodbine
Crunch
Antonio Sabàto Jr.
Vince
China Chow
Keiko Nishi
Lainie Kazan
Jeanne Shulman
Elliott Gould
Morton Shulman
Sab Shimono
Jiro Nishi
Robin Dunne
Gump
Lela Rochon
Chantel
The Big Hit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Hit in United States?
The Big Hit is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Big Hit in?
The Big Hit is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Hit?
The Big Hit runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Big Hit rated?
The Big Hit is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 481 ratings.
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