Movies and TvShows featuring "hero-for-hire" theme.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys is a TV show that follows the adventures of the mythical hero Hercules as he battles various mythical creatures and evil forces in ancient Greece. With his immense strength and bravery, Hercules goes on a quest to protect the innocent and bring justice to the world.
The Equalizer follows the story of a retired spy who becomes a vigilante, using his skills and resources to help those in need in New York City. With a dark past and a set of gadgetry and weaponry, he takes on criminals and fights for justice in a city plagued by urban decay and social decay. As an anti-hero with a tough-guy persona, he is a one-man army against organized crime and corruption.
Bravest Warriors follows the adventures of a group of young superheroes who travel through space and time to protect the universe from various threats. With their unique abilities and a loyal alien creature as a pet, they navigate through different planets and face surreal challenges while maintaining their humor and optimism.
Human Target follows the story of Christopher Chance, a former soldier and bodyguard who now works as a private detective. With his skills in mixed martial arts and disguise, Chance takes on dangerous assignments to protect his clients from various threats. Set in San Francisco, the show explores the thrilling world of a hero-for-hire as he navigates through false identities, tough villains, and violent encounters.
In the 19th century, a widowed adventurer-for-hire teams up with a professor to embark on a treacherous journey through the jungle. They encounter booby traps, tribal sorceresses, violent showdowns, and an elusive treasure map. Along the way, they face various challenges while falling in love and battling against ruthless Russian soldiers. Based on the novel 'King Solomon's Mines'.
Stingray follows a man with no known identity as he takes on dangerous missions in Miami. With his skills in martial arts and a dark past, he becomes a vigilante hero-for-hire, taking down criminals and solving mysteries.
Frank Martin is a former Special Forces officer living on the French Mediterranean coastline. He works as a highly skilled driver, known as The Transporter, who transports anything from Point A to Point B. When he is asked to transport three men, complications arise when four men get into his car. Frank refuses to move and holds fast to his rules. He later gets involved in a bank heist and ends up being chased by the police. Frank is then hired to deliver a package to an American gangster and discovers that the package is a woman. As he continues to transport packages, Frank gets caught up in a dangerous game involving human trafficking and must fight to save innocent lives.
A wandering gunfighter known as the Man with No Name arrives in the town of San Miguel. He becomes involved in a feud between the Rojo brothers and the Baxter family. The Man with No Name sees an opportunity to make money by playing both families against each other. He manipulates the situation and orchestrates a gunfight between the factions. In the end, he outwits the Rojos and kills their leader. He then rides away from the town, leaving behind the chaos he created.
Cobra is a TV show about a tough ex-soldier who takes on the role of a hero-for-hire. He seeks revenge against a gangster who left him for dead. With his martial arts skills and heroic bravery, Cobra fights against criminals and embarks on dangerous missions to rescue those in need. Set in the 1990s, the show is filled with action, explosions, and intense battles. Join Cobra on his journey as he uses his skills as a warrior and martial artist to fight for justice and take down the criminal underworld.
When his brother is murdered, a tough enforcer named Jack Carter seeks revenge and goes on a one-man crusade to bring down those responsible. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, Carter uncovers a web of corruption, betrayal, and violence. He must navigate through a world of thugs, gangsters, and corrupt cops to find the truth and get justice for his brother.
An American sharpshooter named Matthew Quigley travels to Australia in the 19th century to work for a wealthy rancher. However, he soon discovers that his new employer is involved in a dangerous conflict with an Australian aborigine tribe. As he becomes embroiled in the conflict, Quigley must use his skills and ingenuity to survive.
In Return of the Seven, a group of hired gunslingers return to a small Mexican village to protect it from a bandit leader and his gang. The village is desperate for help, and the seven men must put their lives on the line to defend the innocent townspeople. As they prepare for a final showdown, they face danger, friendship, and the harsh realities of the Wild West.
A former US Intelligence Agent assembles a team of mercenaries to steal a mysterious package wanted by the Irish and the Russians. They plan an ambush on a heavily-armed convoy and successfully obtain the case, only to discover that it has been switched with a decoy that explodes. The team must now locate and capture the traitor while being pursued by the Russians. In a final confrontation, they manage to retrieve the case, but at a great cost. Ultimately, a peace agreement is reached between Sinn Féin and the British, and the main character drives off with his CIA contact.
In Road House 2: Last Call, a DEA agent turned school teacher gets caught up in a dangerous fight against drug runners in a small town. With car troubles, bar brawls, and even a stabbing, he must use his skills to survive and bring justice.
In The Five Man Army, a team of five mercenaries, each with their own unique skills, come together to carry out a daring train robbery. Their target is a train carrying stolen gold during the Mexican Revolution. The team must navigate various obstacles, including the Mexican Army, bandits, and treacherous terrain, in order to successfully complete their mission. Along the way, they face intense battles, explosive confrontations, and unexpected double-crosses. The fate of the stolen gold and the success of the mission hang in the balance.
In Blood Alley, an American captain is manipulated by a female prisoner to lead a dangerous escape from a prison in Red China. Together, they embark on a thrilling rescue mission, facing sea battles, food shortages, and the challenges of Communist China. Along the way, they develop a complicated male-female relationship and encounter various obstacles in their quest for freedom.
In this action-packed fantasy film, Hercules must navigate through a treacherous labyrinth and face off against the fearsome Minotaur to save his kingdom and fulfill his destiny as a hero.
In Men of War (1994), a group of mercenaries is hired to retrieve a hidden treasure on an island. However, they soon realize that they have been set up and must fight their way out. With action-packed battles, hand-to-hand combat, and intense jungle warfare, the mercenaries face numerous obstacles as they try to complete their mission.
In this action-packed western, a gunfighter seeks revenge after his wife is murdered. He joins forces with a group of seven and sets out to track down the killer. As they face various obstacles, including a battle with Apache Indians, they must fight for justice and redemption.
In Guns of the Magnificent Seven, a group of gunmen are hired to free a Mexican town from the grasp of a ruthless dictator. They face various obstacles and engage in intense gunfights and battles. With their skills and determination, they become the town's heroes, bringing hope to the oppressed people.