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The Hard Way

6.219911h 51mRMovieActionComedyCrime

Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with…

DirectorJohn Badham
WritersLem Dobbs·Michael Kozoll
ProducersMichael Kozoll·Lem Dobbs

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Cast · Directed by John Badham

MFMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox
Nick Lang
JWJames Woods
James Woods
John Moss
SLStephen Lang
Stephen Lang
Party Crasher
ASAnnabella Sciorra
Annabella Sciorra
Susan
JCJohn Capodice
John Capodice
Grainy
LGLuis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Pooley
LJLL Cool J
LL Cool J
Billy
MMMary Mara
Mary Mara
China
DLDelroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo
Captain Brix
CRConrad Roberts
Conrad Roberts
Witherspoon
CRChristina Ricci
Christina Ricci
Bonnie
PMPenny Marshall
Penny Marshall
Angie

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The Hard Way — streaming FAQ

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The Hard Way isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

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No, The Hard Way is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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