Based on the popular video game series by , the film follows Agent 47 , an orphan raised by a shadowy organization to become the ultimate killing machine.
: Fans of the games were divided; many praised Olyphant’s cold, calculated performance but felt the script relied too much on "action movie" tropes rather than the game's signature stealth.
: Despite mixed reviews from critics (who cited a thin plot), it was a box office success, grossing nearly $100 million worldwide, eventually leading to a 2015 reboot. Where to Watch or Download Legally
is the first big-screen adaptation of the popular stealth video game franchise by IO Interactive.