Hard Time: The Premonition (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 1999, Hard Time: The Premonition is a drama, crime, science fiction and tv movie film directed by David S. Cass Sr., running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Logan McQueen is an ex-cop serving a prison term for a bust that had gone awry. During his stint, he learns of a death row inmate that claims he can predict the details of the next violent act of a serial bomber. Once released from prison, Logan tries to find the identity of the bomber and stop him. His best course of action is agreeing to the inmate's request of a reunion with his estranged daughter before he is executed.

Who’s in it. Hard Time: The Premonition stars Burt Reynolds as Det. Logan McQueen, Charles Durning as Det. Charlie Duffy, Bruce Dern as Winston and Jennifer Edwards as Female Cop, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Hard Time: The Premonition has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Time: The Premonition page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hard Time: The Premonition tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hard Time: The Premonition (1999)?
In US, Hard Time: The Premonition is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hard Time: The Premonition worth watching?
Hard Time: The Premonition holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hard Time: The Premonition?
Hard Time: The Premonition stars Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning, Bruce Dern, Jennifer Edwards and Gigi Rice.
When was Hard Time: The Premonition released?
Hard Time: The Premonition was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.