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Hard Times

6.519771 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown…

WriterArthur Hopcraft

ProducersJac Venza·Peter Eckersley

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

Oct 25, 1977

Episode 2

Nov 1, 1977

Episode 3

Nov 8, 1977

Episode 4

Nov 15, 1977

Cast

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Hard Times — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hard Times?

Hard Times is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hard Times on Netflix?

No, Hard Times is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is Hard Times on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hard Times is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Hard Times for free?

Hard Times is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in Hard Times?

Hard Times has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1977.

Are all episodes of Hard Times out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Hard Times are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Hard Times?

No — Hard Times ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Hard Times based on?

Hard Times is based on Hard Times: For These Times by Charles Dickens.