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Hard Times

8.0193027mMovieDrama

Directed by Mikio Naruse. It is presumed to be lost.

DirectorMikio Naruse
WritersTakao Yanai·Mikio Naruse

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Cast · Directed by Mikio Naruse

TATomio Aoki
Tomio Aoki
Masao
HKHiroko Kawasaki
Hiroko Kawasaki
Young woman
TKTokuji Kobayashi
Tokuji Kobayashi
Gentleman
TSTatsuo Saitō
Tatsuo Saitō
Shôzô
TSTakeshi Sakamoto
Takeshi Sakamoto
Yoshida

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Hard Times — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hard Times?

Hard Times isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Hard Times on Netflix?

No, Hard Times is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Hard Times on Amazon Prime Video?

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Hard Times isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Hard Times?

Hard Times hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 20, 1930. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.