Hard Rain (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Hard Rain is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Mikael Salomon, running about 97 minutes. “In the worst storm in living memory, one guard stands between five men and three million dollars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An armored car driver tries to elude a gang of thieves while a flood ravages the countryside.
Who’s in it. Hard Rain stars Morgan Freeman as Jim, Christian Slater as Tom, Minnie Driver as Karen and Randy Quaid as Sheriff Mike Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hard Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hard Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Rain 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 Hard Rain (1998)?
- In US, Hard Rain is available to 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 Hard Rain worth watching?
- Hard Rain holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Rain?
- Hard Rain stars Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Minnie Driver, Randy Quaid and Ed Asner.
- When was Hard Rain released?
- Hard Rain was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.