Hit Man

Inspired by a true story, Hit Man follows the life of a philosophy professor (Glen Powell) who is also a mysterious hired killer working undercover for the police. When he decides to break protocol to protect a woman trying to escape an abusive relationship (Adria Arjona), the barriers that distinguish him from his false persona fade as he begins to contemplate the idea of ??becoming a real criminal. Between thriller and true crime comedy, the film won over audiences at the Toronto and Venice festivals and was described by critics as one of Linklater's wittiest works.