
Hard Eight
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Hard Eight is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Release date
- 1997-02-28
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $222,559
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Trinity Filmed Entertainment
Hard Eight β trailer
About Hard Eight
Hard Eight is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly and Gwyneth Paltrow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 973 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hard Eight in Canada β across streaming, rental and purchase options β along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Cast

Philip Baker Hall
Sydney

John C. Reilly
John

Gwyneth Paltrow
Clementine

Samuel L. Jackson
Jimmy

F. William Parker
Hostage

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Young Craps Player
Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant
Wynn White
Waitress

Robert Ridgely
Keno Bar Manager
Kathleen Campbell
Keno Girl
Michael J. Rowe
Pit Boss
Peter D'Allesandro
Bartender
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hard Eight in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Hard Eight on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Hard Eight on Netflix?+
Hard Eight is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Hard Eight?+
Hard Eight has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in Hard Eight?+
Hard Eight stars Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson and F. William Parker.
When did Hard Eight come out?+
Hard Eight is a 1997 movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
What genre is Hard Eight?+
Hard Eight is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed Hard Eight?+
Hard Eight was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
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