Hard Country (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1981, Hard Country is a drama and romance film directed by David Greene, running about 104 minutes. “Sometimes a woman has to leave the man she loves... to find herself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ambitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and move to the big city. However, her shiftless factory worker boyfriend Kyle wants to stay in Texas.
Who’s in it. Hard Country stars Jan-Michael Vincent as Kyle, Kim Basinger as Jodie, Michael Parks as Royce and Gailard Sartain as Johnny Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hard Country has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Country (1981)?
- In US, Hard Country is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Country worth watching?
- Hard Country holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Country?
- Hard Country stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks, Gailard Sartain and Sierra Pecheur.