The Killer

1h 50m · 1989 · Directed by John Woo · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Killer (1989) runs 1h 50m, directed by John Woo. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.