The Big Hit (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Big Hit
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Sony Pictures Core | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +1 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Big Hit in 61 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Big Hit about?
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. The Big Hit is a Action, Comedy, Crime movie, released on 1998-04-24, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Big Hit worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Big Hit 6.0 out of 10 from 503 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Big Hit?
In the United States, The Big Hit streams on Sony Pictures Core and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg as Melvin Smiley
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Cisco
- Christina Applegate as Pam Shulman
- Avery Brooks as Paris
- Bokeem Woodbine as Crunch
- Antonio Sabàto Jr. as Vince
- China Chow as Keiko Nishi
- Lainie Kazan as Jeanne Shulman
- Elliott Gould as Morton Shulman
- Sab Shimono as Jiro Nishi
- Robin Dunne as Gump
- Lela Rochon as Chantel
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Sources
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