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Hard Target

1993·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic636.6Rotten Tomatoes63%50%

Where to watch

Prime

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, sports, and class and money

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout visual style and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Don't hunt what you can't kill.

When a woman's father goes missing, she enlists a local to aid in her search. The pair soon discover that her father has died at the hands of a wealthy sportsman who hunts homeless men as a form of recreation.
90s Action ThrillerMartial Arts ExtravaganzaJohn Woo Signature StyleHigh-Octane ManhuntExplosive StuntworkVan Damme VehicleClass ConflictRelentless PacingVisceral Combat

Crew

Directed by:
John Woo, William H. Burton Sr., John Gallagher
Written by:
Chuck Pfarrer
Produced by:
Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Nancy Nayor
Composed by:
Oscar Mitt, Ellen Heuer, Ellen Heuer

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Where can I stream Hard Target legally?

Prime

Hard Target is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hard Target worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hard Target rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Hard Target?

1 h 39 min

Hard Target runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hard Target?

Critics63
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Hard Target much the same way.

Was Hard Target a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$74 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $74 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is Hard Target in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hard Target?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hard Target in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hard Target use?

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TV Tropes lists 123 storytelling tropes for Hard Target, including Call-Back, Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy, Artistic License – Gun Safety.