TheJonathanSim
4/10What do you call an action comedy with no cool action and no funny comedy? The Hard Way.
Reviewed on February 28, 2019
The Hard Way(1991)
There's only one way these two are going to get along...
6.2(497)1h 51m1991-03-08
ActionComedyCrime
The Hard Way Synopsis
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 detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
The Hard Way (1991) is a action, comedy and crime film directed by John Badham, released on March 8, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang and Annabella Sciorra. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 497 ratings.
- Director:
- John Badham
- Writers:
- Lem Dobbs, Michael Kozoll, Daniel Pyne
- Producers:
- Rob Cohen, Lem Dobbs, Michael Kozoll
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Primes
- Composer:
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Production:
- The Badham-Cohen Group, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $24,000,000
- Revenue:
- $65,595,485
- Status:
- Released
The Hard Way (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hard Way before you stream it.
The Hard Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael J. Fox
as Nick Lang
James Woods
as John Moss
Stephen Lang
as Party Crasher
Annabella Sciorra
as Susan
John Capodice
as Grainy
Luis Guzmán
as Pooley
LL Cool J
as Billy
Mary Mara
as China
Delroy Lindo
as Captain Brix
Conrad Roberts
as Witherspoon
Christina Ricci
as Bonnie
Penny Marshall
as Angie
Key crew
Directed by John Badham, written by Lem Dobbs, Michael Kozoll and Daniel Pyne, produced by Rob Cohen, Lem Dobbs and Michael Kozoll.
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The Hard Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 497 ratings.
John Chard
6/10Will you open up? I just want to know what it feels like to be inside your skin. The Hard Way is directed by John Badham and collectively written by Lem Dobbs, Michael Kozoll and Daniel Pyne. It stars James Woods, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, Luis Guzman, LL Cool J and Delroy Lindo. Music is by Arthur B. Rubinstein and cinematography is by Don McAlpine and Robert Primes. An action movie star…
Reviewed on May 23, 2020
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The Hard Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hard Way online?
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The Hard Way (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hard Way?
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The main cast of The Hard Way (1991) includes Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra and John Capodice. The film was directed by John Badham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hard Way released?
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The Hard Way was released on March 8, 1991 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Hard Way worth watching?
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The Hard Way (1991) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 497 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hard Way?
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Yes. The official The Hard Way trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.