Tough (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1974, Tough is a drama film directed by Horace Jackson, running about 87 minutes. “Needs His Hide Whipped Ten Times A Day!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny is a mischievous kid. He tells the teacher he didn't get his homework done because his mother just died. Of course, the teacher finds out that Johnny's mother is very much among the living. Johnny's antics become much worse when he discovers his parents are having marital problems.
Who’s in it. Tough stars Dion Gossett as Johnny Tough, Christopher Townes as Christopher, Renny Roker as Phil and Richard Holmes as Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Tough has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tough tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tough (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tough worth watching?
- Tough holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tough?
- Tough stars Dion Gossett, Christopher Townes, Renny Roker, Richard Holmes and Sandy Reed.
- When was Tough released?
- Tough was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.