The critically acclaimed film Hit Man has been named as one of the most-watched films on Netflix.
It had a total of 10.8 million views in the two-day period, which is more than 20 million hours of content.
The movie was first released in September 2023 at Venice Film Festival and was finally released on the platform on June 7, 2024.
It was initially hoped that the film would be able to make a big impact at the box office.
Due to the positive reviews it has received, it has been able to earn a 97% rating from the critics on the website Rotten Tomatoes.
It has also been able to attract a strong following among viewers.
It’s no surprise then that Hit Man was able to top the list of most-watched shows on Netflix two days after it was released.
Glen Powell, who is best known for his performance in Top Gun, plays the role of Gary Johnson, a hitman for New Orleans’ police force.
His main objective is to get rid of people who are trying to hire assassins.
When he meets Madison, who is a potential client, he forms a relationship with her.
This sparks a encounter between the two. According to Richard Linklater, the film is about identity and passion. I
t revolves around a man who begins to get too deep in his own desires.
The synopsis of the film states that it is inspired by a true story.
Linklater came across an article in 2001 about Johnson, who worked as a hitman for the police force in his area.
He explained that he was a fake hitman.
According to the article, over 60 people in Houston hired Johnson to kill their enemies, former lovers, and other people.
The success of the film has bumped Atlas, which stars Jennifer Lopez, down to second place in the list of most-watched shows on Netflix.
It had been able to spend two weeks at the top.
