The Hard Way (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, The Hard Way is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Dryhurst, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. John Connor is a soon-to-retire hitman that agrees to take on one last job. After years plying his deadly trade, he has finally had enough. Seeking to retire to Dublin and maybe salvage his dying marriage, Connor wants to leave the lonely world of the marksman behind him and melt into the background. Unfortunately, his handler O'Neal is reluctant to let him go, and, after much coertion, manages to talk him into accepting one final job.
Who’s in it. The Hard Way stars Patrick McGoohan as John Connor, Lee Van Cleef as McNeal, Edna O'Brien as Kathleen and Donal McCann as Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Hard Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hard Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hard Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hard Way (1979)?
- In US, The Hard Way is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hard Way worth watching?
- The Hard Way holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hard Way?
- The Hard Way stars Patrick McGoohan, Lee Van Cleef, Edna O'Brien, Donal McCann and Ronan Wilmot.
- When was The Hard Way released?
- The Hard Way was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.