Hard-Core (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Hard-Core is a comedy and drama film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, running about 124 minutes. “Three men, a robot, and… the gold.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life story of a treasure hunter who lives in the countryside of Gunma in Japan. He is pure and kind, but has no communication skills and has a mind of his own. His sole friend is his co-worker. This man has never had sex. The friends find a robot one day. The robot wants to stay with the men. A bond is formed. The men resolve to change their lives.
Who’s in it. Hard-Core stars Takayuki Yamada as Ukon Gondo, Takeru Satoh as Sakon Gondo, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Ushiyama and Takako Matsu as Bar woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hard-Core has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard-Core page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard-Core tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard-Core (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hard-Core change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hard-Core worth watching?
- Hard-Core holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard-Core?
- Hard-Core stars Takayuki Yamada, Takeru Satoh, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Takako Matsu and Kei Ishibashi.
- When was Hard-Core released?
- Hard-Core was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.