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It's a Hard Life

6.619641h 39mMovieComedyDrama

Luciano Bianchi lives with his wife and son in the small town of Guastalla. As an intellectual and bibliophile, he works as head of cultural initiatives at a mining plant.

DirectorCarlo Lizzani
WritersLuciano Vincenzoni·Sergio Amidei
ProducerNino Crisman

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

It's a Hard Life isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Italy, San Marino, Vatican City. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Carlo Lizzani

UTUgo Tognazzi
Ugo Tognazzi
Luciano Bianchi
GRGiovanna Ralli
Giovanna Ralli
Anna
RMRossana Martini
Rossana Martini
Mara - épouse de Luciano
EJEnzo Jannacci
Enzo Jannacci
Le chanteur de ballades
GAGiampiero Albertini
Giampiero Albertini
Libero Fornaciari
MA
Maria Pia Arcangeli
Directeur de maison d'édition
ECElio Crovetto
Elio Crovetto
Carlone
PDPaola Dapino
Paola Dapino
Iolanda
PSPippo Starnazza
Pippo Starnazza
Secrétaire de la bibliothèque
AB
Augusto Bonardi
Militant
GT
Gianni Tonolli
fonctionnaire des impôts
GR
Giuliana Rivera

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It's a Hard Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It's a Hard Life?

It's a Hard Life isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Italy, San Marino and Vatican City. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is It's a Hard Life on Netflix?

No, It's a Hard Life is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is It's a Hard Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, It's a Hard Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch It's a Hard Life for free?

It's a Hard Life isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.