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The Hard Years

6.719731h 22mMovieDrama

Three boys, after participating in the events of 1968 in Mexico, find themselves in the need to get away from the social struggle

DirectorGabriel Retes
WritersGabriel Retes·Jesús Díaz

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Cast · Directed by Gabriel Retes

MIManuel 'Flaco' Ibáñez
Manuel 'Flaco' Ibáñez
JS
Jorge Santoyo
EC
Eduardo Casab
FBFernando Balzaretti
Fernando Balzaretti
IR
Ignacio Retes
LB
Lucila Balzaretti
LALuis Aragón
Luis Aragón
JB
Juan Balzaretti
ATAlejandro Tamayo
Alejandro Tamayo
EL
Evaristo Liceaga
FR
Fernando Rubio
PW
Paloma Woolrich

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The Hard Years — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hard Years?

The Hard Years isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Hard Years on Netflix?

No, The Hard Years is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Hard Years on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hard Years isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Hard Years for free?

The Hard Years 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 The Hard Years?

The Hard Years hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.