Hardcore (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Hardcore is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 108 minutes. “Oh my God, that's my daughter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.
Who’s in it. Hardcore stars George C. Scott as Jake VanDorn, Peter Boyle as Andy Mast, Season Hubley as Niki and Dick Sargent as Wes DeJong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hardcore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Hardcore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hardcore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hardcore (1979)?
- In US, Hardcore 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 Hardcore worth watching?
- Hardcore holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hardcore?
- Hardcore stars George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent and Leonard Gaines.
- When was Hardcore released?
- Hardcore was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.