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Hostile Takeover

Hostile Takeover

Action · Comedy · Thriller · 2025

Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.

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Hostile Takeover

2025 Action · Comedy · Thriller 1h 29m

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6.9 / 10

Community rating

Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Hamilton-Wright

Written by

Michael Hamilton-Wright · Burton L. Warner

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White

Pete

Aimee Stolte

Aimee Stolte

Mora

Dawn Olivieri

Dawn Olivieri

Angel

John Littlefield

John Littlefield

Matteo Acardo

Aleks Paunovic

Aleks Paunovic

Reaper

Benjamin Joel Arcé

Benjamin Joel Arcé

Muerto

Alex Mallari Jr.

Alex Mallari Jr.

Mingjue

Court is in session

Put Hostile Takeover on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.