What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHitman
Xavier Gens · Film · 2007
If you loved Hitman, start with Hitman: Agent 47 (Aleksander Bach, 2015) — a film from the same story. Below: 2 books, 2 series and 1 podcast, each matched to Hitman across media.
If Hitman gripped you, it is because you crave the cold, calculated tension of an elite operative forced into a corner.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Hitman: Agent 47
Aleksander Bach · Film · 2015
Books on the same thread
The Hunter
Tom Wood · Book · 2011
Explores: Assassination, Paranoia, Betrayal.
Much like Agent 47 in Hitman, Victor is a man defined by his lack of identity and a life built on the cold, precise execution of high-stakes assassination contracts.
The Gunman (Movie Tie-In Edition)
Jean-Patrick Manchette · Book · 2015
Explores: Hitman, Assassination, Redemption.
Fans of Hitman will appreciate the laconic efficiency and the raw, dangerous world of betrayal found in this novel, which mirrors the clinical approach of a professional contract killer.
Series on the same thread
Hit & Miss
Paul Abbott · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with Hitman: Neo-Noir.
This series captures the same moral ambiguity found in Hitman, focusing on a protagonist who must balance a lethal professional identity with the complications of a hidden, personal life.
La Femme Nikita
Joel Surnow · Series · 1997
Explores: Forced Recruitment, Government Conspiracy, Redemption.
If you enjoyed the government conspiracies and forced recruitment themes in Hitman, you will recognize the same high-stakes power dynamics and struggle for autonomy in Nikita's journey as an operative.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Cleaner
Voyage Media · Podcast
Explores: estranged family, moral ambiguity, redemption arc.
This podcast explores the same themes of a clandestine life as Hitman, placing its elite operative in a similar position of internal conflict when his professional duties collide with reality.
Common questions
Is Hitman (2007) related to the 2015 movie Hitman: Agent 47?
Both films center on the same character known as Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin who works for a secret organization. While they share the same protagonist and premise, Hitman: Agent 47 is a separate production that also features the character navigating international intrigue and high-stakes survival.
What order should I watch the Hitman movies in?
You can watch the 2007 movie Hitman and the 2015 film Hitman: Agent 47 in any order. Both films function as standalone stories focusing on the life of the assassin Agent 47 as he deals with betrayal and targets assigned by his mysterious organization.
Does the 2007 movie Hitman follow the story of a genetically engineered assassin?
Yes, the 2007 movie Hitman follows the story of Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin. The plot focuses on his work for a top-secret organization and his struggle to survive after he is double-crossed, turning him from a hunter into the prey in a game of international intrigue.
Is Agent 47 the main character in the 2015 film Hitman: Agent 47?
Yes, Agent 47 is the main character in the 2015 film Hitman: Agent 47. Just like in the 2007 movie Hitman, he is depicted as a genetically engineered assassin who eliminates strategic targets for a secret organization before being forced into a dangerous fight for his own life.