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Hitman: Agent 47
Aleksander Bach · Film · 2015
If Hitman: Agent 47 hooked you, it is because you love watching lethal operatives navigate conspiracies that force them to question their own origins.
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Hitman
Xavier Gens · Film · 2007
Books on the same thread
The Perfect Assassin
James Patterson and Brian Sitts · Book
Explores: clandestine training, government conspiracy, super-soldier.
Like the protagonist in Hitman: Agent 47, Brandt Savage undergoes intense training that strips away his past, forcing him to confront the dark secrets behind his own lethal capabilities.
Agent Gemini
Lilith Saintcrow · Book · 2015
Explores: Genetic Enhancement, Memory Loss, Secret Agency.
This story mirrors the genetic enhancement and identity crises found in Hitman: Agent 47, focusing on a lethal operative who must navigate a high-stakes mission while questioning her own nature.
Series on the same thread
My Name
Kim Jin-min · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Hitman: Agent 47: Action Thriller.
The relentless search for truth behind a father's death provides the same emotional drive found in Hitman: Agent 47, blending personal vengeance with a dangerous, clandestine underworld investigation.
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Explores: Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance State, Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the specialized operative in Hitman: Agent 47, John Reese uses his elite combat training to dismantle powerful, hidden systems that threaten the innocent from the shadows.
The Night Agent
Shawn Ryan · Series · 2023
Explores: Political Intrigue, Government Conspiracy, Undercover Agent.
You will recognize the tense pursuit of hidden truths from Hitman: Agent 47 here, as an operative is forced into a web of political conspiracy while protecting a vulnerable witness.
Altered Carbon
Laeta Kalogridis · Series · 2018
Shares 2 threads with Hitman: Agent 47: Corporate Conspiracy, Neo-noir.
This series captures the corporate conspiracy and identity-focused narrative of Hitman: Agent 47, thrusting a skilled operative into a futuristic world where his very existence is a calculated experiment.
Podcasts on the same thread
Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, technological ethics, deep thinking.
If Hitman: Agent 47 hit, Lex Fridman Podcast shares the thread.
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Spotify Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: dark human nature, criminal psychology, public fascination.
If Hitman: Agent 47 hit, Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Hitman: Agent 47 a sequel to the 2007 Hitman movie?
No, Hitman: Agent 47 is not a direct sequel to the 2007 Hitman film. It serves as a separate cinematic take on the assassin character, featuring a different director and a standalone story focused on the protagonist helping a woman uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
What is the plot of Hitman: Agent 47?
In Hitman: Agent 47, the titular assassin teams up with a woman to help her locate her father. Together, they work to uncover the truth behind her family history while navigating the dangerous world of international espionage and tactical combat that defines the mission.
Should I watch Hitman: Agent 47 before the 2007 Hitman movie?
Since Hitman: Agent 47 and the 2007 Hitman movie are independent adaptations, the viewing order does not impact the plot. You can watch either film first, as both provide unique interpretations of the assassin without requiring knowledge of the other production to understand the narrative.
Is Hitman: Agent 47 based on a specific story?
Hitman: Agent 47 is a film adaptation centered on an assassin who assists a woman in finding her father. The movie focuses on the mystery of her ancestry and does not share a direct narrative connection with the 2007 Hitman film adaptation.