The Hard Way (1991)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Hard Way
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Hard Way in 45 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Hard Way 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. The Hard Way is a Action, Comedy, Crime movie, released on 1991-03-08, runtime 111 minutes.
Is The Hard Way worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Hard Way 6.2 out of 10 from 510 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Hard Way?
In Germany, The Hard Way is free to watch on Joyn and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Badham
Cast
- Michael J. Fox as Nick Lang
- James Woods as John Moss
- Stephen Lang as Party Crasher
- Annabella Sciorra as Susan
- John Capodice as Grainy
- Luis Guzmán as Pooley
- LL Cool J as Billy
- Mary Mara as China
- Delroy Lindo as Captain Brix
- Conrad Roberts as Witherspoon
- Christina Ricci as Bonnie
- Penny Marshall as Angie
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Sources
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