The Hard Way
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hard Way
Where can I watch The Hard Way in the United States?
The Hard Way is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Hard Way?
The Hard Way scores 6.2 on The Movie Database, 6.4 on IMDb, and 53% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Hard Way?
The Hard Way stars Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, and John Capodice. John Badham is the director.
How long is The Hard Way?
The Hard Way runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did The Hard Way come out?
The Hard Way was released on March 8, 1991.
Which studio made The Hard Way?
The Hard Way was produced by The Badham-Cohen Group and Universal Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Hard Way?
The Hard Way was made on a budget of $24,000,000.
How much did The Hard Way make at the box office?
The Hard Way grossed $65,595,485 worldwide, against a budget of $24,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.