The Hard Way
“There's only one way these two are going to get along...”
Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
Where to watch The Hard Way in United States
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Where is The Hard Way 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 | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Hard Way
The Hard Way is a 1991 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by John Badham. The cast is led by Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Hard Way was produced by The Badham-Cohen Group and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 8, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $24 million, it went on to gross $66 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Badham
- Writers
- Lem Dobbs, Michael Kozoll, Daniel Pyne
- Release date
- March 8, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $24 million
- Box office
- $66 million
- Production
- The Badham-Cohen Group, Universal Pictures
The Hard Way cast & crew
The Hard Way was directed by John Badham and written by Lem Dobbs, Michael Kozoll, and Daniel Pyne.
The cast features Michael J. Fox as Nick Lang, James Woods as John Moss, Stephen Lang as Party Crasher, Annabella Sciorra as Susan, John Capodice as Grainy, and Luis Guzmán as Pooley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein, cinematography is by Robert Primes, and it was produced by Rob Cohen and Lem Dobbs.
Is The Hard Way worth watching?
The Hard Way holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 479 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, The Hard Way is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hard Way
The Hard Way 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.
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Cast of The Hard Way
Michael J. Fox
Nick Lang
James Woods
John Moss
Stephen Lang
Party Crasher
Annabella Sciorra
Susan
John Capodice
Grainy
Luis Guzmán
Pooley
LL Cool J
Billy
Mary Mara
China
Delroy Lindo
Captain Brix
Conrad Roberts
Witherspoon
Christina Ricci
Bonnie
Penny Marshall
Angie
The Hard Way — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hard Way in United States?
The Hard Way 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 The Hard Way in?
The Hard Way is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hard Way?
The Hard Way runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Hard Way rated?
The Hard Way is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 479 ratings.
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