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Hard Eight

1997·Movie·R·102 min·6.8(975)

If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.

A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.

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Where to watch Hard Eight in United States

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FranceTF1+, ArteApple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Hard Eight

Hard Eight is a 1997 English-language drama and crime film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The cast is led by Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

Hard Eight was produced by Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, and Green Parrot and made in United States of America. It was released on February 28, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writers
Paul Thomas Anderson
Release date
February 28, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Trinity Filmed Entertainment, Rysher Entertainment, Green Parrot
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Hard Eight cast & crew

Hard Eight was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and written by Paul Thomas Anderson.

The cast features Philip Baker Hall as Sydney, John C. Reilly as John, Gwyneth Paltrow as Clementine, Samuel L. Jackson as Jimmy, F. William Parker as Hostage, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Young Craps Player.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jon Brion, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Robert Jones and Hans Brockmann.

Is Hard Eight worth watching?

Hard Eight holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 975 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Hard Eight is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hard Eight

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Cast of Hard Eight

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Sydney

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

John

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Clementine

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Jimmy

F. William Parker

F. William Parker

Hostage

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Young Craps Player

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Nathanael Cooper

Restroom Attendant

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Wynn White

Waitress

Robert Ridgely

Robert Ridgely

Keno Bar Manager

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Kathleen Campbell

Keno Girl

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Michael J. Rowe

Pit Boss

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Peter D'Allesandro

Bartender

Hard Eight — FAQs

Where can I watch Hard Eight in United States?

Hard Eight is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Hard Eight on fuboTV?

Yes — Hard Eight is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Hard Eight in?

Hard Eight is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hard Eight?

Hard Eight runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is Hard Eight rated?

Hard Eight is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 975 ratings.

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