Welcome to Hard Times (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1967, Welcome to Hard Times is a western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 103 minutes. “A town can be killed by a bullet...just like a man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sociopathic stranger all but destroys a small hardscrabble town but the 'mayor' convinces its survivors to stay and rebuild.
Who’s in it. Welcome to Hard Times stars Henry Fonda as Mayor Will Blue, Janice Rule as Molly Riordan, Keenan Wynn as Zar and Janis Paige as Adah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Welcome to Hard Times has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Welcome to Hard Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to Hard Times tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to Hard Times (1967)?
- In US, Welcome to Hard Times is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Welcome to Hard Times worth watching?
- Welcome to Hard Times holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to Hard Times?
- Welcome to Hard Times stars Henry Fonda, Janice Rule, Keenan Wynn, Janis Paige and John Anderson.
- When was Welcome to Hard Times released?
- Welcome to Hard Times was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.