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The Harder They Come

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Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a…

DirectorPerry Henzell
WritersPerry Henzell·Trevor D. Rhone
ProducersPerry Henzell·Jeff Scheftel

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Cast · Directed by Perry Henzell

JCJimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
JB
Janet Bartley
Elsa
CB
Carl Bradshaw
Jose
RH
Ras Daniel Hartman
Pedro
BK
Basil Keane
Preacher
BC
Bob Charlton
Hilton
WSWinston Stona
Winston Stona
Detective Ray Jones
LW
Lucia White
Mother
VJ
Volair Johnson
Pushcart Boy
BA
Beverly Anderson
Housewife
CL
Clover Lewis
Market Woman
EC
Elijah Chambers
Longa

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The Harder They Come — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Harder They Come?

The Harder They Come is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Harder They Come on Netflix?

No, The Harder They Come is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Harder They Come on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Harder They Come is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Harder They Come for free?

The Harder They Come is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.