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Hard Target

1993·Movie·R·97 min·6.5(1,343)

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.

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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
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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 Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by Sean Daniel and James Jacks.

Is Hard Target worth watching?

Hard Target holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,343 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

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Chance Boudreaux

Arnold Vosloo

Arnold Vosloo

Pik van Cleef

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Emil Fouchon

Yancy Butler

Yancy Butler

Natasha Binder

Sven-Ole Thorsen

Sven-Ole Thorsen

Stephan

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Uncle Douvee

Ted Raimi

Ted Raimi

Man on the Street

Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons

Det. Marie Mitchell

Willie C. Carpenter

Willie C. Carpenter

Elijah Roper

Eliott Keener

Eliott Keener

Randal Poe

Chuck Pfarrer

Chuck Pfarrer

Douglas Binder

Robert Apisa

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 1,343 ratings.

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