Where to watch Hard Eight (1997) tonight
Hard Eight (1997) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 1,040 TMDB members. A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Released
- February 28, 1997
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 1,040 votes
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Starring
- Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Hard Eight?
- Hard Eight is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Hard Eight rated?
- Hard Eight is rated R in the US.
- Is Hard Eight a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Hard Eight?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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