I Hired a Contract Killer
1990 · 1h 20m · Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance · Finland, France · Rated 15 (GB)
After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
Written & directed by
Aki KaurismäkiStory by
Aki Kaurismäki6.7Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB6.9
240 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent or buy in United States.
Where each service has it
Netflix: available in 4 countries
Subscription · 4Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
contract killerdark comedyfloristlondon, englandredundancy
Rating15 (GB)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Fallen Leaves2023 · Cinematographer Timo Salminen, Director Aki KaurismäkiLe Havre2011 · Writer Aki Kaurismäki, Director Aki KaurismäkiThe Man Without a Past2002 · Director Aki Kaurismäki, Cinematographer Timo SalminenShadows in Paradise1986 · Director Aki Kaurismäki, Cinematographer Timo SalminenAriel1988 · Writer Aki Kaurismäki, Director Aki KaurismäkiThe Other Side of Hope2017 · Writer Aki Kaurismäki, Cinematographer Timo SalminenThe Match Factory Girl1990 · Writer Aki Kaurismäki, Cinematographer Timo SalminenLeningrad Cowboys Go America1989 · Director Aki Kaurismäki, Writer Aki KaurismäkiDrifting Clouds1996 · Cinematographer Timo Salminen, Writer Aki KaurismäkiLights in the Dusk2006 · Director Aki Kaurismäki, Writer Aki KaurismäkiTo Each His Own Cinema2007 · Director Aki Kaurismäki, Writer Aki KaurismäkiLa Vie de Bohème1992 · Cinematographer Timo Salminen, Writer Aki Kaurismäki