Top 10 Hitman Thrillers to Watch

Description: This film follows Léon, a hitman with a heart, who takes in a young girl named Mathilda after her family is murdered. Together, they embark on a quest for vengeance, blending innocence with the dark world of contract killing.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be much darker, but Luc Besson toned it down for a broader audience. Also, Natalie Portman's performance at age 12 was critically acclaimed.

Description: Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas star in this tale of two rival hitmen, Robert Rath and Miguel Bain, whose paths cross in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Fact: The film was originally set to star Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Stallone took the role, leading to a different dynamic between the characters.

Description: John Cusack plays Martin Blank, a professional assassin who returns to his high school reunion, sparking a comedic yet dark exploration of his career choice and personal life.

Fact: The film was one of the first to blend dark comedy with the hitman genre, and Cusack co-wrote the screenplay.

Description: Chow Yun-fat stars as John Lee, a hitman who refuses to kill a child, leading to a deadly chase as he tries to escape his former employers with the help of a forger.

Fact: This was one of the first Hollywood films to feature Chow Yun-fat, bringing his Hong Kong action style to a broader audience.

Description: Pierce Brosnan plays Julian Noble, a weary hitman who befriends a businessman, Danny Wright (Greg Kinnear), during a chance encounter in Mexico City, leading to an unlikely partnership.

Fact: Brosnan's character was inspired by real-life stories of hitmen, and the film explores themes of friendship and redemption.

Description: Tom Cruise plays Vincent, a meticulous hitman who hires a taxi driver, Max (Jamie Foxx), to drive him around Los Angeles for one night, turning Max's life into a high-stakes game of survival.

Fact: The film was shot in 72 days, with many scenes filmed in real-time. Cruise's character was inspired by a real-life hitman known as "The Iceman."

Description: Jason Statham stars as Arthur Bishop, an elite assassin with a strict code and a penchant for making his kills look like accidents. When he's tasked with killing his mentor, he takes on an apprentice, leading to a twisty tale of betrayal and revenge.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson classic, and Statham's character uses a variety of inventive methods to eliminate his targets.

Description: Two Irish hitmen, Ray and Ken, are sent to Bruges, Belgium, to lay low after a job goes wrong. Their stay turns into a mix of dark humor, philosophical debates, and unexpected violence.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on location in Bruges, and Colin Farrell's performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Description: George Clooney stars as Jack, an aging hitman who seeks to retire after one last job in Italy. However, his past catches up, leading to a tense, introspective thriller about the cost of a life in the shadows.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Italy, providing a beautiful backdrop to the story. Clooney learned to speak Italian for the role.

Description: Directed by John Woo, this Hong Kong action film follows Ah Jong, a hitman who accidentally blinds a singer during a job. He then seeks redemption while evading the police and his former employers.

Fact: The film is known for its balletic gunplay and has influenced many Western action films, including "The Matrix."