Hard to Hold (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1984, Hard to Hold is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Larry Peerce, running about 93 minutes. “Love is hard to find, when the whole world is watching.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jamie Roberts is a rock star living the highlife when he falls for an intellectual child psychologist who only has ears for classical music. Opposites attract, but his jealous ex-girlfriend isn't ready to give up so easily.
Who’s in it. Hard to Hold stars Rick Springfield as James Roberts, Janet Eilber as Diana Lawson, Patti Hansen as Nicky Nides and Albert Salmi as Johnny Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Hard to Hold has proved divisive with audiences.
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 to Hold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard to Hold tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard to Hold (1984)?
- In US, Hard to Hold 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 to Hold worth watching?
- Hard to Hold holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard to Hold?
- Hard to Hold stars Rick Springfield, Janet Eilber, Patti Hansen, Albert Salmi and Gregory Itzin.
- When was Hard to Hold released?
- Hard to Hold was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.