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The Hard Way

The Hard Way

The Hard Way
1991 1h 51m6.2

The Hard Way

“There's only one way these two are going to get along...”

ActionComedyCrime
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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.

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DirectorJohn Badham
ScreenplayDaniel Pyne, Lem Dobbs
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 8, 1991
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 51m
Budget$24M
Revenue$66M
Profit+$42M
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes469
GenresAction, Comedy, Crime
StudioThe Badham-Cohen Group, Universal Pictures

Photos23

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Cast

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Nick Lang

James Woods

James Woods

John Moss

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Party Crasher

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Susan

John Capodice

John Capodice

Grainy

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Pooley

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Billy

Mary Mara

Mary Mara

China

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Captain Brix

Conrad Roberts

Conrad Roberts

Witherspoon

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Bonnie

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Angie

George Cheung

George Cheung

Drug Dealer

🎭

Frank Geraci

Newsman

🎭

Sophie Maletsky

Pizza Waitress

Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Banker

🎭

Rand Foerster

Banker

🎭

Anderson Matthews

Banker

Kathy Najimy

Kathy Najimy

Lang's Girl Friday

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

Dead Romeos

🎭

Dwayne McClary

Dead Romeos

Sharrieff Pugh

Sharrieff Pugh

Dead Romeos

🎭

Anthony Thomas

Dead Romeos

🎭

Howard 'Stick' Baines

Dead Romeos

🎭

Shawn McLean

Dead Romeos

Curtis McClarin

Curtis McClarin

Dead Romeos

🎭

Keenan Leung

Dead Romeos

Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Raggedy Man

Reno

Reno

Diner Waitress

John Costelloe

John Costelloe

Fake Dead Guy / Cop

Leif Riddell

Leif Riddell

Head Mugger

Johnny Sanchez

Johnny Sanchez

Mugger

🎭

Joseph Tripi

Mugger

Karen Lynn Gorney

Karen Lynn Gorney

Woman in Subway

Janet Sarno

Janet Sarno

Continental Representative

🎭

Jan Speck

T.V. Reporter

🎭

Holly Kuespert

'Smoking Gunn' Girl

🎭

John Ring

Homeboy Cop

🎭

Michael Jeffrey Woods

Cop

🎭

William Truesdale

Witherspoon's Bodyguard

🎭

Mark Woodcock

Clothing Salesman

Ed Setrakian

Ed Setrakian

Chief Villain

🎭

David Sosna

Frog Dog Vendor

🎭

Adore O'Hara

Dead Entertainer

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Pizza Man

🎭

Jordanna Freedman

Moviegoer

🎭

Merrill Witten

Scared Subway Woman

Fracaswell Hyman

Fracaswell Hyman

Wino

🎭

Mario Bosco

Boy in Theater

Bryant Gumbel

Bryant Gumbel

Self

Trish Cook

Trish Cook

Dancer (uncredited)

Fabio

Fabio

Bystander (uncredited)

George Gerard

George Gerard

Theatre Goer (uncredited)

David Hummel

David Hummel

Police Officer (uncredited)

Jim Lavin

Jim Lavin

Dying Film Detective (uncredited)

Anibal O. Lleras

Anibal O. Lleras

Detective (uncredited)

🎭

Isabella Martinez Wall

Billy's Girlfriend (uncredited)

🎭

Paul Mormando

Ninja 1 (uncredited)

🎭

Ronald Rand

Paramedic (uncredited)

🎭

Kariim Ratcliff

Movie Goer (uncredited)

🎭

Andrew D. Schwartz

Press Photographer (uncredited)

Charles Scorsese

Charles Scorsese

Senior Citizen (uncredited)

Frank Stellato

Frank Stellato

Subway Yuppie (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hard Way

Where can I watch The Hard Way?

The Hard Way (1991) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Hard Way about?

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...

Who directed The Hard Way?

The Hard Way (1991) was directed by John Badham. The film is a Action, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 51m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is The Hard Way?

The Hard Way runs 1h 51m (111 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 469 votes. Genre: Action, Comedy.

Is The Hard Way worth watching?

The Hard Way is rated 6.2/10 by 469 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Action and Comedy fans.