

Hard Luck
Three converging story lines involving bootleggers, a serial killer and drug dealers are followed. A former drug dealer tries to go straight, but comes across a stash of stolen drugs. Meanwhile, a middle-aged suburban housewife hides a sadistic and vicious streak.
Where to watch Hard Luck in United States
Click a service to open Hard Luck there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Hard Luck streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Action Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Hard Luck
Hard Luck is a 2006 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Mario Van Peebles. The cast is led by Wesley Snipes, Jackie Quinones, Cybill Shepherd. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Hard Luck was produced by Junction Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 17, 2006.
- Director
- Mario Van Peebles
- Writers
- Mario Van Peebles, Larry Brand
- Release date
- October 17, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Junction Films
Hard Luck cast & crew
Hard Luck was directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Mario Van Peebles and Larry Brand.
The cast features Wesley Snipes as Lucky, Jackie Quinones as Angela, Cybill Shepherd as Cass, James Hiroyuki Liao as Chang, Aubrey Dollar as Rainn, and Kevin Thoms as Roland.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tree Adams, cinematography is by Alex Nepomniaschy, and it was produced by Donald Kushner and Brad Wyman.
Is Hard Luck worth watching?
Hard Luck holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 81 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Hard Luck is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hard Luck
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Cast of Hard Luck

Wesley Snipes
Lucky

Jackie Quinones
Angela

Cybill Shepherd
Cass

James Hiroyuki Liao
Chang

Aubrey Dollar
Rainn
Kevin Thoms
Roland

Noah Fleiss
Sol Rosenbaum

Bill Cobbs
Cobb

Kevin Chapman
Franklin

Tom Kemp
Gino Gambetta

Mike Messier
Eugene

Mario Van Peebles
Captain Davis
Hard Luck — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hard Luck in United States?
Hard Luck is streaming on Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Hard Luck on Philo?
Yes — Hard Luck is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Hard Luck in?
Hard Luck is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hard Luck?
Hard Luck runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Hard Luck rated?
It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 81 ratings.











