I Hired a Contract Killer

Name: I Hired a Contract Killer
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1990-01-01
Rating: 7
Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Margi Clarke, Kenneth Colley, T.R. Bowen, Imogen Claire

1990| 1h 20m| IMDb 7.0

I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) is currently streaming in the UK on Mubi. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Crime Drama Comedy

In his first collaboration with Aki Kaurismäki, iconic French star Jean-Pierre Léaud proves a perfect fit for the director’s droll and deadpan, not-quite-comedy style. Absurd and existential, the London-set I Hired a Contract Killer is a rare and fascinating outsider’s view of late-80s Britain.

Director: Aki Kaurismäki