Hard to Be a God (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, Hard to Be a God is a drama and science fiction film directed by Aleksey German, running about 177 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.
Who’s in it. Hard to Be a God stars Leonid Yarmolnik as Don Rumata, Yuriy Tsurilo as Don Reba, Natalya Moteva as Ari and Aleksandr Chutko as Don Reba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hard to Be a God has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard to Be a God page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard to Be a God tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard to Be a God (2013)?
- In US, Hard to Be a God is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard to Be a God worth watching?
- Hard to Be a God holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard to Be a God?
- Hard to Be a God stars Leonid Yarmolnik, Yuriy Tsurilo, Natalya Moteva, Aleksandr Chutko and Aleksandr Ilin.
- When was Hard to Be a God released?
- Hard to Be a God was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.