The Hire
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About
BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.
Cast
Seasons
Season 1
This season includes the short films Ambush, Chosen, The Follow, Star, and Powder Keg.
Season 2
This season includes the short films Hostage, Ticker, and Beat the Devil.
Season 3
BMW Films has resurrected the series 15 years after the original production wrapped, with Clive Owen returning to reprise his role as the driver in the short film "The Escape".
Episodes
Season 1
Ambush
On a dark freeway, a van swerves close to the driver and the door slides open. From inside, masked gunmen threaten to fire unless the driver stops and surrenders his passenger, a seemingly harmless man they accuse of smuggling diamonds. It's a simple choice: do or die.
Chosen
The driver meets a ship carrying an eight-year-old Tibetan boy at a dark, deserted New York shipyard. But he's not the only one waiting.
The Follow
The driver is hired by a nervous movie agent to spy on a paranoid actor's wife. During his tailing of the wife, the driver describes the right way to tail someone. As he follows her, he begins to fear what he might learn of her apparently tragic life. He discovers the wife is fleeing the country and returning to her mother's, and that she's been given a black eye, likely by her husband. He returns the money for the job, refusing to tell where the wife is, and drives off telling the agent never to call him again.
Star
The driver faces perhaps his most perplexing challenge: Coming face-to-face with a hugely talented and successful rock star. But beneath her beauty lies a problem: she always gets what she wants.
Powder Keg
Soldiers patrol fields and rural villages. Their mission: find a photojournalist who has snapped a picture certain to unite the world against their leader. Alejandro González Iñárritu directs Clive Owen as the photographer's driver and sole hope of getting him and his film beyond the strongly guarded border.
Where does The Hire rank today?
The Hire is #2119 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Stream The Hire online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated action & adventure and crime series originally produced in English and released in 2001, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 19 viewers worldwide.
About The Hire
BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles. Across 3 seasons and 9 episodes, originally airing on BMW Films.
The Hire Cast and Characters
The cast features Clive Owen (as The Driver). Their performances are a major reason The Hire has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch The Hire Online
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▶ Watch The Hire NowWhy People Are Watching The Hire
There's a reason The Hire keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Hire
Where can I watch The Hire online for free?
You can watch The Hire online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does The Hire have?
The Hire has 9 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Hire good? What's the rating?
The Hire holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 19 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Hire?
The main cast includes Clive Owen.
Is The Hire available in English?
Yes — The Hire was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Hire released?
The Hire first aired in 2001.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hire for free?
You can watch The Hire online for free on Bowood.TV. All 9 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Hire have?
The Hire currently has 3 seasons and a total of 9 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Hire about?
BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects o… It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Crime genres.
In which language is The Hire originally available?
The Hire was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Hire first released?
The Hire first premiered on April 26, 2001 (2001). The series has since concluded its run.
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