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The Hard Part Begins

8.519731h 30mMovieDramaMusic

The ups and downs in the life of a country-western singer.

DirectorPaul Lynch
WriterJohn Hunter
ProducersDerrett Lee·John Hunter

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Eternal FamilyEternal FamilyKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Lynch

DRDonnelly Rhodes
Donnelly Rhodes
Jim King
NF
Nancy Belle Fuller
Jenny Frame
PBPaul Bradley
Paul Bradley
Duane Eccles
LSLinda Sorensen
Linda Sorensen
Alice Neely
RH
Robert Hawkins
Lou Roxton
DMDoug McGrath
Doug McGrath
Al Dawson
DD
David Daniels
Gary King
LCLeslie Carlson
Leslie Carlson
Mechanic
HC
Hugh Curry
Justin Boyd
CC
Cliff Carroll
Cliff
SS
Sean Sullivan
Charlie Blaine
VS
Vinetta Strombergs
Laura

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The Hard Part Begins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hard Part Begins?

The Hard Part Begins is streaming on Eternal Family and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hard Part Begins on Netflix?

No, The Hard Part Begins is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Eternal Family and Kanopy.

Is The Hard Part Begins on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hard Part Begins isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Eternal Family and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Hard Part Begins for free?

The Hard Part Begins is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.