Story Overview

24 Hours to Live centers on Travis Conrad (Ethan Hawke), a seasoned contract killer whose life comes to an abrupt end during what should have been a routine mission. Instead of staying dead, Travis is mysteriously revived through an experimental procedure orchestrated by his employers. The resurrection, however, comes with a cruel condition: he has only 24 hours to live.

A digital countdown device implanted in his arm constantly reminds Travis of his limited time. As the seconds tick away, he is forced back into the violent world he once served, now driven by a personal agenda rather than blind obedience. His single day of borrowed life becomes a race against time, not just to survive, but to settle old scores and uncover the truth behind his betrayal.

As Travis moves through a chain of relentless confrontations, the film explores themes of redemption, regret, and moral reckoning. With death inevitable and escape impossible, every choice carries weight. The final hours of his existence transform into a brutal journey where vengeance and conscience collide, pushing Travis to redefine what his life — even in its final moments — truly means.