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The Hire

7.6
3 seasons
9 episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure
Crime

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:April 26, 2001
Last Aired:October 23, 2016
Episode Runtime:10m
Networks:
BMW Films
Created By:
David Fincher

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (4)

Season 1

Season 1

5 episodes

Aired: 2001

This season includes the short films Ambush, Chosen, The Follow, Star, and Powder Keg.

Season 2

Season 2

3 episodes

Aired: 2002

This season includes the short films Hostage, Ticker, and Beat the Devil.

Season 3

Season 3

1 episode

Aired: 2016

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".

Production

BMW of North America

BMW Films