The Hard Ride (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1971, The Hard Ride is an action and drama film directed by Burt Topper, running about 93 minutes. “Some machines are more than most men can handle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While in Vietnam, a GI promises his dying buddy that he'll take care of his motorcycle, "Baby", when he gets back home. After his discharge, he meets up with his dead friend's girlfriend, gets the bike, and then runs into trouble from some other bikers who don't like the idea of his having the motorcycle or the girl.
Who’s in it. The Hard Ride stars Robert Fuller as Phil, Sherry Bain as Sheryl, Tony Russel as Big Red and William Bonner as Grady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Hard Ride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hard Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hard Ride 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 The Hard Ride (1971)?
- In US, The Hard Ride is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hard Ride worth watching?
- The Hard Ride holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hard Ride?
- The Hard Ride stars Robert Fuller, Sherry Bain, Tony Russel, William Bonner and Biff Elliot.
- When was The Hard Ride released?
- The Hard Ride was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.