Hardcore
““Oh my God, that's my daughter.””
A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.
Where to watch Hardcore in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Hardcore there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Hardcore streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | 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 | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Hardcore
Hardcore is a 1979 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Paul Schrader. The cast is led by George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hardcore was produced by Columbia Pictures and A-Team Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 9, 1979, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Writers
- Paul Schrader
- Release date
- February 9, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, A-Team Productions
Hardcore cast & crew
Hardcore was directed by Paul Schrader and written by Paul Schrader.
The cast features George C. Scott as Jake VanDorn, Peter Boyle as Andy Mast, Season Hubley as Niki, Dick Sargent as Wes DeJong, Leonard Gaines as Ramada, and Dave Nichols as Kurt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by John Milius and Buzz Feitshans.
Is Hardcore worth watching?
Hardcore holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 316 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, Hardcore is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hardcore
Hardcore isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Hardcore
George C. Scott
Jake VanDorn
Peter Boyle
Andy Mast
Season Hubley
Niki
Dick Sargent
Wes DeJong
Leonard Gaines
Ramada
Dave Nichols
Kurt
Gary Graham
Tod
Larry Block
Detective Burrows
Marc Alaimo
Ratan
Leslie Ackerman
Felice
Charlotte McGinnis
Beatrice
Ilah Davis
Kristen VanDorn
Hardcore — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hardcore in United States?
Hardcore 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 Hardcore in?
Hardcore is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hardcore?
Hardcore runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Hardcore rated?
Hardcore is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 316 ratings.
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