The Hire
"The Hire" is an eight part BMW short film series created between 2001 and 2002. A form of branded content, all eight films are directed by popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The The Hire has evolved significantly over a span of 15 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 9 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.7/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Hire has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Beat the Devil standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Hire. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the The Hire franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Chosen
The Driver is carrying an Asian child who has been chosen for a strange ritual. He must drive him through a dark night in the city to get to a monk's house, whi...
Ambush
While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large...
The Follow
The Driver is hired by a nervous movie manager to spy on a paranoid actor's wife. During his tailing of the wife, the Driver describes the right way to tail som...
Powder Keg
The Driver is drafted by the UN to rescue a wounded war photographer named Harvey Jacobs from out of hostile territory. While they are leaving Jacobs tells the ...
Star
The Driver now carries an arrogant rock star who is visiting a major city. Played by Madonna, this title character wants to get away from her bodyguards in the ...
Hostage
The Driver is hired by the FBI to help defuse a hostage situation. A disgruntled employee has kidnapped a CEO and has hidden her, demanding $5,088,042. The Driv...
Ticker
The Driver drives a wounded diplomat, who carries a mysterious briefcase, while under helicopter attack. During the attack the briefcase is struck by a bullet, ...
Beat the Devil
The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul....
The Escape
After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amid...
Common Questions about The Hire
How many movies are in the The Hire?
There are currently 9 movies in the The Hire, starting from Ambush to the latest release, The Escape.
What is the best order to watch the The Hire?
The best way to watch the The Hire is usually in release order: starting with Ambush and ending with The Escape. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Hire?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Beat the Devil in this franchise.