Hard Times (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, Hard Times is a drama series.
What it’s about. Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown merchant Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest, and fact. He raises his eldest children, Louisa and Tom, according to this philosophy and never allows them to engage in fanciful or imaginative pursuits.
Who’s in it. Hard Times stars Patrick Allen as Thomas Gradgrind, Timothy West as Josiah Bounderby, Jacqueline Tong as Louisa Gradgrind and Richard Wren as Tom Gradgrind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hard Times has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Times tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Times (1977)?
- In US, Hard Times is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Times worth watching?
- Hard Times holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Times?
- Hard Times stars Patrick Allen, Timothy West, Jacqueline Tong, Richard Wren and Rosalie Crutchley.
- When was Hard Times released?
- Hard Times was released in 1977.