Hard Times (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1975, Hard Times is an action, drama and crime film directed by Walter Hill, running about 93 minutes. “New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.
Who’s in it. Hard Times stars Charles Bronson as Chaney, James Coburn as Spencer "Speed" Weed, Jill Ireland as Lucy Simpson and Strother Martin as Poe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hard Times has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Times tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Times (1975)?
- In US, Hard Times is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Times worth watching?
- Hard Times holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Times?
- Hard Times stars Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin and Margaret Blye.
- When was Hard Times released?
- Hard Times was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.