Tough Time (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1996, Tough Time is a comedy and drama film directed by Maxim Pezhemsky, running about 58 minutes.

What it’s about. With the money of the bandits, the director made a film that received prizes at four festivals, but did not raise money. The bandits filed a complaint and forced to shoot porn on video. Theme - Russian master whips and dishonors girls in the hayloft. For the role of the master, the debtor was sent with fresh traces of the iron on the back. Didn't fit. They found the Honored Artist of the Buryat Opera House, who had lost in billiards, and two truck drivers. All of them were debtors of the lads, each has its own story...

Who’s in it. Tough Time stars Aleksey Serebryakov, Larisa Guzeeva, Aleksandr Bashirov and Ivan Urgant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Tough Time has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tough Time page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tough Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tough Time (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tough Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tough Time worth watching?
Tough Time holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Tough Time?
Tough Time stars Aleksey Serebryakov, Larisa Guzeeva, Aleksandr Bashirov, Ivan Urgant and Nikolay Dik.
When was Tough Time released?
Tough Time was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.