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Hard to Kill

1990Movie1 h 35 minR

Drama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic416.2Rotten Tomatoes33%47%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic416.2Rotten Tomatoes33%47%

Summary

Mason Storm, a 'go it alone' cop, is gunned down at home. The intruders kill his wife, and think they've killed both Mason and his son too.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Bruce Malmuth
Written by
Steven McKay
Produced by
Bill Todman Jr., Joel Simon, Gary Adelson
Music by
David Michael Frank

Everyone

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Facts

February 9, 1990 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
February 9, 1990
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Spain
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

And This Is for..., Artistic License – Biology, Bad Guys Play Pool +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hard to Kill?"

Questions about Hard to Kill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hard to Kill?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hard to Kill from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hard to Kill worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (37).

Can I half-watch Hard to Kill?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Hard to Kill a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$47 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Hard to Kill use?

And This Is for...Artistic License – BiologyBad Guys Play PoolBigger Is Better in BedCurb-Stomp BattleNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownSecond LoveDude, She's Like in a ComaDeath by Falling OverMs. FanserviceInternal AffairsCruel Mercyand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including And This Is for..., Artistic License – Biology, and Bad Guys Play Pool.