Grosse Pointe Blank
Directed by George Armitage
Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night.
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- flavo43December 28, 2025Grosse Pointe Blank showcases John Cusack at his absolute best in a sharp, stylish blend of action and comedy. As a professional hitman returning to his hometown for a high‑school reunion, Cusack brings charm, wit, and just the right amount of existential angst. His chemistry with Minnie Driver feels wonderfully authentic, grounding the film with a believable emotional core. His interactions with the rest of the cast also ring true, capturing the awkwardness of an outcast who once fled his future because of dangerous impulses and uncertainty, only to find unexpected purpose in his unusual profession. Yet beneath the cool exterior, he remains profoundly lonely, and coming home offers a chance—however fragile—to rediscover love and a life worth living. With its clever dialogue, memorable characters, and impressively choreographed fight scenes, Grosse Pointe Blank stands out as a smart, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt action comedy.
- Julie JonesFebruary 8, 2026The best film ever, A day in the life of a professional hit man! This is a movie you can watch again and a again, whenever u think there's nothing worth watching, u can always watch this again! Highly recommended
- kieran.charetteFebruary 22, 2026It was fine, I think it was a little too dated for me, I just didn't get the humor.
- tedoutwestJanuary 4, 2025Terrific Movie & Cast with lots of action, comedy & a dash of romance. Buckle up for a crazy ride!
Grosse Pointe Blank Trivia
Grosse Pointe Blank was released on April 9, 1997.
Grosse Pointe Blank was directed by George Armitage.
Grosse Pointe Blank has a runtime of 1h 47m.
Grosse Pointe Blank was produced by Susan Arnold, Roger Birnbaum.
Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night.
The key characters in Grosse Pointe Blank are Martin Q. Blank (John Cusack), Debi Newberry (Minnie Driver), Grocer (Dan Aykroyd).
Grosse Pointe Blank is rated R.
Grosse Pointe Blank is an Action, Comedy, Thriller film.
Grosse Pointe Blank has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
Grosse Pointe Blank had a budget of $15M.
Grosse Pointe Blank has made $31.1M at the box office.