Hard Knox (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Hard Knox is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Werner, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A retired fighter pilot becomes the head of his alma matter military high school for two weeks with hilarious consequences. He shapes up the school and raises morale so that they are able to win the "brass-axe" competition versus another local military academy.
Who’s in it. Hard Knox stars Robert Conrad as Col. Joe Knox, Red West as Thomas 'Top' Tuttle, Joan Sweeny as Marilyn Cole and Bill Erwin as Gen. Garfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hard Knox sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Knox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Knox tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Knox (1984)?
- In US, Hard Knox is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Knox worth watching?
- Hard Knox holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hard Knox?
- Hard Knox stars Robert Conrad, Red West, Joan Sweeny, Bill Erwin and Dean HILL.
- When was Hard Knox released?
- Hard Knox was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.