Grosse Pointe Blank
1997 · Movie · R · 107 min · ★ 7.0 · 79% critics
A burned-out professional killer returns to his hometown for a high school reunion while trying to finish a job and dodge threats from multiple sides. As old friendships and unresolved romance resurface, he’s forced to juggle dark work, awkward nostalgia, and the question of what he really wants next.
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-04-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (1,032 votes)
About
If you enjoy offbeat dark comedies that mix romance, nostalgia, and bursts of violence, this should land well—especially if you like the vibe of High Fidelity; Not for you if you want a straight, serious thriller.
Pros: clever dark humor; fun action beats; great 80s soundtrack | Cons: uneven tone shifts; some unnecessary side plots; violence may be off-putting
Themes
- michigan
- hitman
- therapist
- radio station
- psychopath
- reunion
- union
- high school reunion
- old girlfriend
- professional assassin
- cartel
- gun fight
- +1 more
Cast & crew
John Cusack
as Martin Q. Blank
Minnie Driver
as Debi Newberry
Dan Aykroyd
as Grocer
Joan Cusack
as Marcella
Alan Arkin
as Dr. Oatman
Hank Azaria
as Steven Lardner
Jeremy Piven
as Paul Spericki
Mitchell Ryan
as Mr. Bart Newberry
Michael Cudlitz
as Bob Destepello
Steve Pink
as Terry Rostand
Directed by George Armitage