The Killer’s Game has been creating buzz after recently being added to Prime Video. The action-comedy follows hitman Joe Flood, who after being told he has a terminal illness, decides to authorize a hit on himself.
But when he realizes that he was misdiagnosed and that the hitmen he hired are also targeting his ex-girlfriend, he has no choice but to face them off. Directed by J.J. Perry, the movie is based on Jay Bonansinga's novel of the same name. The movie stars Dave Bautista and Sofia Boutella in lead roles.
For viewers who enjoyed watching The Killer’s Game, here are 5 similar movies to watch.
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Assassin Club, Nobody, and 3 more action movies to watch if you liked The Killer’s Game
1) Bullet Train (2022)
Bullet Train follows the story of Ladybug, an assassin whose past few gigs have ended in failure. Determined to make the next gig a hit, he boards a bullet train, not knowing that the train harbors four other assassins, all with connected motives.
Directed by David Leitch, the movie comprises a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Sandra Bullock. Viewers who enjoyed watching The Killer’s Game will also enjoy watching assassins go up against each other in the fast-paced Bullet Train.
Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video
2) Assassin Club (2023)
In Assassin Club, Morgan Gaines is an elite assassin whose final mission is to kill 6 people around the world. But Gaines soon discovers that his targets are highly skilled assassins who have also been hired to kill him.
Directed by Camille Delamarre, the movie stars Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace, and Daniela Melchior in lead roles. Like The Killer’s Game, Assassin Club too features a high-octane story that displays assassins fighting against each other in well-choreographed stunts.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
3) Hit Man (2023)
Gary Johnson is a strait-laced professor who works as a fake hit man for the police. Johnson is skilled at portraying different personalities and disguising himself to catch people willing to kill their enemies.
Hit Man follows Johnson who ends up in murky waters when he gets attracted to one of the potential criminals he is trying to catch. Directed by Richard Linklater, the movie stars Glen Powell and Adria Arjona in lead roles.
Viewers who loved the perfectly balanced display of romance and action in The Killer’s Game will enjoy watching similar themes in Hit Man.
Where to watch: Netflix
4) John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
John Wick: Chapter 2 continues the story of John Wick, an elite assassin who retires to lead a quiet life. But when a crime lord comes knocking at his door to abide by a blood oath, Wick is forced to resume his old life.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, the movie stars Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Ian McShane in lead roles. While The Killer’s Game mixes elements of assassins’ ruthlessness with comedic scenes, John Wick: Chapter 2 takes the action up a notch through its intense scenes.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
5) Nobody (2021)
Nobody follows the story of Hutch Mansell, an often-overlooked man, who is robbed by two thieves who break into his house. The incident triggers his old instincts and forces him to confront his past as he decides to get back at the thieves.
The movie is directed by Ilya Naishuller and stars Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, and Connie Nielsen. Like The Killer’s Game, Nobody too displays action-packed scenes that are well blended with comedic dialogues.
Where to watch: Netflix
Additionally, viewers who enjoyed watching The Killer’s Game will also enjoy watching The Hunt (2020), Shoot ‘Em Up (2007), and District 13 (2004).