Movie

Hard Eight

“If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.”

★ 6.8(975)19971h 42m

Hard Eight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Thailand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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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 — 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 975 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hard Eight in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — 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

prostitutecasinocheatinggamblinggambling debtblackmailmale friendshiphostage-takinglas vegas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hard Eight in Thailand?+

In Thailand, Hard Eight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hard Eight on Netflix?+

Hard Eight is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

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.