The Hard Truth (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1994, The Hard Truth is an action film directed by Kristine Peterson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A suspended cop and his girlfriend blackmail an electronics expert into helping them break into the safe of the girlfriend's boss, a corrupt city councilman who's on the local mob's payroll.
Who’s in it. The Hard Truth stars Eric Roberts as Dr. Chandler Etheridge, Michael Rooker as Jonah Mantz, Lysette Anthony as Lisa Kantrell and Ray Baker as Hamilton Nichols, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Hard Truth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hard Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hard Truth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hard Truth (1994)?
- In US, The Hard Truth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hard Truth worth watching?
- The Hard Truth holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hard Truth?
- The Hard Truth stars Eric Roberts, Michael Rooker, Lysette Anthony, Ray Baker and Don Yesso.
- When was The Hard Truth released?
- The Hard Truth was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.