The Hard Way (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, The Hard Way is an action, comedy and crime film directed by John Badham, running about 111 minutes. “There's only one way these two are going to get along...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
Who’s in it. The Hard Way stars Michael J. Fox as Nick Lang, James Woods as John Moss, Stephen Lang as Party Crasher and Annabella Sciorra as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hard Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.6M at the box office.
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 The Hard Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hard Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hard Way (1991)?
- In US, The Hard Way 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 The Hard Way worth watching?
- The Hard Way holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hard Way?
- The Hard Way stars Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra and Yasiin Bey.
- When was The Hard Way released?
- The Hard Way was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.