Hard Labour (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, Hard Labour is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.
Who’s in it. Hard Labour stars Liz Smith as Mrs. Thornley, Clifford Kershaw as Mr. Thornley, Polly Hemingway as Ann Thornley and Bernard Hill as Edward Thornley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hard Labour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Labour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Labour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Labour (1973)?
- In US, Hard Labour is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Labour worth watching?
- Hard Labour holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Labour?
- Hard Labour stars Liz Smith, Clifford Kershaw, Polly Hemingway, Bernard Hill and Vanessa Harris .
- When was Hard Labour released?
- Hard Labour was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.