Movie

Hardcore

““Oh my God, that's my daughter.””

★ 6.7(316)19791h 48m

Hardcore is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Hardcore

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Good to know

Director: Paul Schrader
Release date: 1979-02-09
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Hardcore — trailer

About Hardcore

Hardcore is a 1979 movie in the Drama, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Paul Schrader, starring George C. Scott, Peter Boyle and Season Hubley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 316 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hardcore in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.

Cast

George C. Scott

Jake VanDorn

Peter Boyle

Andy Mast

Season Hubley

Niki

Dick Sargent

Wes DeJong

Leonard Gaines

Ramada

Dave Nichols

Kurt

Gary Graham

Tod

Larry Block

Detective Burrows

Marc Alaimo

Ratan

Leslie Ackerman

Felice

Charlotte McGinnis

Beatrice

Ilah Davis

Kristen VanDorn

Themes & keywords

daughterpornographymichiganrunawaypeep showsnufffatherlos angeles, californiaporn industrybluntsubcultureprivate detectivemissing childsex industrysearch for daughter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hardcore in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Hardcore on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube.

Is Hardcore on Netflix?+

Hardcore is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is Hardcore?+

Hardcore has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Hardcore?+

Hardcore stars George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent and Leonard Gaines.

When did Hardcore come out?+

Hardcore is a 1979 movie directed by Paul Schrader.

What genre is Hardcore?+

Hardcore is Drama, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Hardcore?+

Hardcore was directed by Paul Schrader.