If you loved
Hitman
Xavier Gens · Film · 2007
If Hitman gripped you, it is because you crave the cold, calculated tension of professional assassins trapped within lethal webs of conspiracy.
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Adaptation
Hitman: Agent 47
Aleksander Bach · Film · 2015
Books on the same thread
Shibumi
Trevanian · Book · 1983
Shares 2 threads with Hitman: International Intrigue, Corporate Conspiracy.
Like the protagonist of Hitman, Nicholai Hel is a master of his craft who finds his solitary world upended by a sprawling, dangerous corporate conspiracy that demands total tactical precision.
The Hunter
Tom Wood · Book · 2011
Explores: Assassination, Paranoia, Betrayal.
Victor mirrors the isolated, clinical existence of the lead in Hitman; you will appreciate his obsessive attention to detail as he navigates a high-stakes life defined by betrayal and paranoia.
The Gunman (Movie Tie-In Edition)
Jean-Patrick Manchette · Book · 2015
Explores: Hitman, Assassination, Redemption.
This novel shares the laconic, efficient brutality found in Hitman, focusing on a hitman whose life becomes a dangerous game of survival after he is targeted by those he served.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium Trilogy)
Stieg Larsson · Book · 2010
Explores: corruption, conspiracy, abuse of power.
While Hitman focuses on the individual assassin, this story captures the same feeling of systemic rot and international conspiracy, rewarding your interest in uncovering deep-seated corruption through relentless investigative action.
Series on the same thread
Hit & Miss
Paul Abbott · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with Hitman: Neo-Noir.
The moral ambiguity and dual identity of this hitman protagonist will resonate with you, offering a character study that parallels the complex, hidden life of the lead in Hitman.
Nikita
Craig Silverstein · Series · 2010
Explores: Revenge, Government Conspiracy, Redemption.
Much like the narrative arc of Hitman, this series follows an elite assassin who turns against the very government agency that trained her, fueling a tense, action-packed quest for vengeance.
Podcasts on the same thread
Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, technological ethics, deep thinking.
If the genetic engineering themes in Hitman sparked your curiosity about the future of humanity, these deep-dive interviews offer a rigorous intellectual expansion on the technological ethics presented in fiction.
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Spotify Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: dark human nature, criminal psychology, public fascination.
This podcast explores the dark human nature and criminal psychology that drive the assassins in Hitman, providing a real-world look at the motivations behind the high-stakes crimes you enjoy.
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Common questions
Is Hitman (2007) related to Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)?
Both films are adaptations featuring the genetically engineered assassin known as Agent 47. While they share the same central character and premise of an assassin working for a secret organization, they are separate cinematic entries rather than direct narrative sequels.
What is the plot of the 2007 movie Hitman?
The film follows Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin who eliminates strategic targets. After being double-crossed by his secret organization, he becomes the prey in a high-stakes game of international intrigue, forcing him to fight for his survival while evading those who previously employed him.
Should I watch Hitman: Agent 47 before the 2007 Hitman film?
You can watch either film independently as they provide different takes on the Agent 47 character. The 2007 Hitman establishes the initial cinematic depiction of the assassin, while Hitman: Agent 47 serves as a separate adaptation released eight years later.
Is Agent 47 the main character in both Hitman movies?
Yes, Agent 47 is the protagonist in both the 2007 film Hitman and the 2015 film Hitman: Agent 47. In both versions, he is portrayed as a genetically engineered assassin tasked with eliminating specific targets for a top-secret organization before facing life-or-death conflicts.