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Get the app to be notifiedCast · Directed by João Botelho
HV
Henrique Viana
José Grandela
JB
Júlia Britton
Luisa Cremalheira
EM
Eunice Muñoz
Mrs. Vilaverde
RF
Ruy Furtado
Tomaz Cremalheira
IC
Isabel de Castro
Teresa Cremalheira
IR
Isabel Ruth
Sebastião's Wife
LG
Lia Gama
Raquel
IM
Inês de Medeiros
Cecilia
PR
Pedro Cabrita Reis
Júlio Vaz Simões
PH
Pedro Hestnes
Bastos
BB
Beatriz Batarda
Young Luisa
RB
Rita Blanco
Luisa Cremalheira (voice)
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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?
No, Hard Times isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.
Where can I watch Hard Times for free?
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 October 17, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.
