Bruce Willis stars as Hudson Hawk, the world's greatest cat burglar who has just gotten out of prison after ten years, and has no plans on going back.
His retirement is interrupted, however, when a bizarre wealthy couple, the Mayflowers (Richard E. Grant and Sandra Bernhard), threaten to kill his best friend Tommy (Danny Aiello) unless he agrees to steal three objects created by Leonardo Da Vinci.
Hawk doesn't know these objects' significance beyond their historical value, nor does he know what to make of the beautiful and mysterious Anna Baragli (Andie MacDowell), an undercover nun who may be working for the CIA, the Vatican, or the Mayflowers.
Ultimately it is up to Hudson Hawk to put an end to the Mayflowers’ nefarious scheme, keep Tommy out of danger, enjoy a little time with Anna and maybe even save the world.
