Movie

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem

★ 7.3(3)20151h 43m

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Japan right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem

🇯🇵 Japan

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Japan right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Nicholas Hytner, Robin Lough
Release date: 2015-04-16
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem — trailer

About National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem is a 2015 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough, starring Damien Molony, Olivia Vinall and Parth Thakerar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors). Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the institute, Jerry. Is the day coming when the computer and the fMRI scanner will answer all the questions psychology can ask? Meanwhile Hilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to pray for one.

Cast

Damien Molony

Spike

Olivia Vinall

Hilary

Parth Thakerar

Amal

Jonathan Coy

Leo

Rosie Hilal

Julia

Lucy Robinson

Ursula

Anthony Calf

Jerry

Daisy Jacob

Cathy

Vera Chok

Kristin Atherton

Elaine (on film)

Benjamin Powell

Pianist

Themes & keywords

filmed theater

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem in Japan?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem on Netflix?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem stars Damien Molony, Olivia Vinall, Parth Thakerar, Jonathan Coy and Rosie Hilal.

When did National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem come out?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem is a 2015 movie directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough.

What genre is National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem is Drama film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem?+

National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem was directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough.