

Hard Target
“Don't hunt what you can't kill.”
When a woman's father goes missing, she enlists a local to aid in her search. The pair soon discover that her father has died at the hands of a wealthy sportsman who hunts homeless men as a form of recreation.
Where to watch Hard Target in United States
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Where is Hard Target streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Globoplay, Telecine Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Hard Target
Hard Target is a 1993 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by John Woo. The cast is led by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Arnold Vosloo, Lance Henriksen. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hard Target was produced by Alphaville Films, Universal Pictures, and Renaissance Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $74 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Woo
- Writers
- Chuck Pfarrer
- Release date
- April 27, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $74 million
- Production
- Alphaville Films, Universal Pictures, Renaissance Pictures
Hard Target cast & crew
Hard Target was directed by John Woo and written by Chuck Pfarrer.
The cast features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Chance Boudreaux, Arnold Vosloo as Pik van Cleef, Lance Henriksen as Emil Fouchon, Yancy Butler as Natasha Binder, Sven-Ole Thorsen as Stephan, and Wilford Brimley as Uncle Douvee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tim Simonec, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by James Jacks and Sean Daniel.
Is Hard Target worth watching?
Hard Target holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,344 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Hard Target is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hard Target
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Cast of Hard Target

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Chance Boudreaux

Arnold Vosloo
Pik van Cleef

Lance Henriksen
Emil Fouchon

Yancy Butler
Natasha Binder

Sven-Ole Thorsen
Stephan

Wilford Brimley
Uncle Douvee

Ted Raimi
Man on the Street

Kasi Lemmons
Det. Marie Mitchell

Willie C. Carpenter
Elijah Roper

Eliott Keener
Randal Poe

Chuck Pfarrer
Douglas Binder

Robert Apisa
Mr. Lopacki
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Hard Target — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hard Target in United States?
Hard Target is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hard Target in?
Hard Target is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hard Target?
Hard Target runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Hard Target rated?
Hard Target is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,344 ratings.












