Netflix Crime Comedy With 95% on RT Is a Streaming Hit on HBO Max

A Netflix crime comedy led by Glen Powell is finding unexpected new life on HBO Max. Hit Man, which earned a 95% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, has climbed the global charts on the streamer.

Glen Powell-led Hit Man finds major streaming success on HBO Max

Directed by Richard Linklater, Hit Man debuted as a Netflix original and quickly stood out for its genre-blending approach and Glen Powell’s standout performance. The film has now crossed over to HBO Max, where it is charting prominently, being discovered by a fresh audience.

According to data from FlixPatrol, Hit Man currently ranks at No. 4 on HBO Max’s global streaming charts. It sits behind titles such as One Battle After Another, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, and the cult horror favorite Clown in a Cornfield. Please note that the data from FlixPatrol isn’t 100% complete, but it gives a broader picture of how titles are performing across streaming platforms.

The film has reportedly moved between No. 1 and No. 6 on HBO Max’s Top 10 in different countries over the past week, indicating steady interest rather than a brief spike. Other films appearing alongside it on the charts include Karate Kid: Legends, Sinners, Jurassic World Rebirth, and more.

Furthermore, Hit Man holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score along with an 89% audience Popcornmeter rating. The story is about Gary Johnson, a professional undercover police contractor posing as a hit man who breaks protocol to help a desperate woman trying to flee an abusive husband and eventually finds himself falling for her. The film balances crime, romance, and comedy, with Powell showing a wide range through multiple disguises and shifting personas.

The movie was an instant hit upon its release on Netflix, with much of its praise directed at Powell’s performance and the film’s tight, engaging narrative. Its current success on HBO Max suggests the film is now reaching viewers who may have missed it the first time around, including audiences in regions such as the Bahamas and Belize, where it has ranked highly.

Source: Comingsoon.net