Overview
A hitman grapples with his conscience while attending a high school reunion, leading to unexpected chaos and romance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- sardonic
- irreverent
- cult movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film’s high-concept reunion premise, incisive wit, John Cusack’s performance, and chemistry among the cast, while some found the action-oriented ending less satisfying.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Martin Blank begins muffing assignments as he develops a conscience, making moral hesitation central to the plot.
Martin’s tenth high school reunion brings him back into contact with Debi and the life he left behind.
Hitman assignments, rival assassins, and federal pursuit are staged alongside witty banter and reunion comedy.
The film’s action sequences expose Martin’s professional competence, reluctance, and relationships with pursuers and rivals.
Films like Grosse Pointe Blank, and why
The Whole Nine Yards
Shares the blend of romantic comedy, sardonic humor, criminal protagonists, and stylish action.
The Matador
Combines hitman-centered crime comedy, moral unease, witty dialogue, and an offbeat romantic thread.
In Bruges
Shares a darkly comic professional killer, heightened thriller mechanics, and irreverent character-driven humor.
Movie Details
- Director
- George Armitage
- Release Date
- 1997-04-11
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1074)
Cast
- John Cusack
- Minnie Driver
- Dan Aykroyd
- Joan Cusack
- Alan Arkin
- Hank Azaria
- Jeremy Piven
- Mitchell Ryan
- Michael Cudlitz
- Steve Pink
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Grosse Pointe Blank about?
- A world-weary professional killer returns to his suburban reunion and finds conscience, old love, and several lethal complications waiting for him.
- What is Grosse Pointe Blank like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Grosse Pointe Blank as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Grosse Pointe Blank violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Grosse Pointe Blank as moderate.
- What did critics think of Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Critics broadly praised the film’s high-concept reunion premise, incisive wit, John Cusack’s performance, and chemistry among the cast, while some found the action-oriented ending less satisfying.
- Which films are like Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Films with a similar feel include The Whole Nine Yards, The Matador, and In Bruges.
- How long is Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Grosse Pointe Blank?
- In United States, Grosse Pointe Blank streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
