

Hard Rain
“A simple plan. An instant fortune. Just add water.”
An armored car driver tries to elude a gang of thieves while a flood ravages the countryside.
Where to watch Hard Rain in United States
Click a service to open Hard Rain there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Hard Rain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Hard Rain
Hard Rain is a 1998 English-language thriller, crime and action film directed by Mikael Salomon. The cast is led by Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Minnie Driver. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Hard Rain was produced by UGC PH, Marubeni, and Mutual Film Company and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on January 16, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mikael Salomon
- Writers
- Graham Yost
- Release date
- January 16, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $70 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- UGC PH, Marubeni, Mutual Film Company
Hard Rain cast & crew
Hard Rain was directed by Mikael Salomon and written by Graham Yost.
The cast features Morgan Freeman as Jim, Christian Slater as Tom, Minnie Driver as Karen, Randy Quaid as Sheriff Mike Collins, Ed Asner as Uncle Charlie, and Betty White as Doreen Sears.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Peter Menzies Jr., and it was produced by Gary Levinsohn and Ian Bryce.
Is Hard Rain worth watching?
Hard Rain holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 804 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and action, Hard Rain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hard Rain
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Cast of Hard Rain

Morgan Freeman
Jim

Christian Slater
Tom

Minnie Driver
Karen

Randy Quaid
Sheriff Mike Collins

Ed Asner
Uncle Charlie

Betty White
Doreen Sears

Richard Dysart
Henry Sears

Dann Florek
Mr. Mehlor

Michael A. Goorjian
Kenny

Ricky Harris
Ray

Mark Rolston
Wayne Bryce

Peter Murnik
Phil
Hard Rain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hard Rain in United States?
Hard Rain is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Hard Rain on Hoopla?
Yes — Hard Rain is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Hard Rain in?
Hard Rain is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hard Rain?
Hard Rain runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Hard Rain rated?
Hard Rain is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 804 ratings.











