

Hard Eight
“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.
Where to watch Hard Eight in United States
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Where is Hard Eight streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Arte, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1+, Arte | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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
In United States, you can stream Hard Eight on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Hard Eight

Philip Baker Hall
Sydney

John C. Reilly
John

Gwyneth Paltrow
Clementine

Samuel L. Jackson
Jimmy

F. William Parker
Hostage

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant
Wynn White
Waitress

Robert Ridgely
Keno Bar Manager
Kathleen Campbell
Keno Girl
Michael J. Rowe
Pit Boss
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.











