Contract Killer (1998)
Kernel Score: 77% · 255 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Released: 1998-04-03
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Contract Killer
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
- Free with ads: The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
Contract Killer parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Contract Killer is an R-rated action-comedy about a hitman involved in assassination plots and yakuza violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated content involving hitmen, assassination, yakuza conflict, and revenge plots.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Stephen Tung Wai
Cast
- Jet Li as Fred
- Gigi Leung Wing-Kei as Kiki
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Norman
- Simon Yam as Officer Chan
- Timmy Ho Bo-Sang as David Wu
- Sato Keiji as Eiji Tsukamoto
- Kenji Sahara as Mr. Tsukamoto
- Kim Yip Kwong-Kim as Martin
- Lui Tat as Uncle Leung
- Law Shu-Kei as Uncle Lau
Contract Killer FAQ
Is Contract Killer good?
Contract Killer has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 255 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Contract Killer?
In the US you can stream Contract Killer on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Contract Killer OK for kids?
Contract Killer is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Contract Killer is an R-rated action-comedy about a hitman involved in assassination plots and yakuza violence.
What movies are like Contract Killer?
If you liked Contract Killer, try Branded to Kill, Tokyo Drifter, The Day of the Jackal and John Wick: Chapter 4.