A Hard Day (2014)
Kernel Score: 80% · 494 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Action
Released: 2014-05-29
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch A Hard Day
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After trying to cover up a car accident that left a man dead, a crooked homicide detective is stalked by a mysterious man claiming to have witnessed the event.
A Hard Day parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Hard Day is a PG-13 crime thriller involving a cover-up, murder, and police corruption.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes a fatal hit-and-run, organized crime violence, and tense confrontations between a corrupt detective and a mysterious stalker.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Lee Sun-kyun as Go Gun-su
- Cho Jin-woong as Park Chang-min
- Jeong Man-sik as Detective Choi
- Shin Jung-keun as Chief of Homicide
- Shin Dong-mi as Younger Sister
- Heo Jung-eun as Min-a
- Kim Dong-young as Detective Doh
- Ju Seok-tae as Detective
- Park Bo-gum as Officer Lee Jin-ho
- Lee Ji-hoon as Police Officer of Chemistry Storage
A Hard Day FAQ
Is A Hard Day good?
A Hard Day has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 494 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Hard Day?
In the US you can stream A Hard Day on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is A Hard Day OK for kids?
A Hard Day is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Hard Day is a PG-13 crime thriller involving a cover-up, murder, and police corruption.
What movies are like A Hard Day?
If you liked A Hard Day, try The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, Caliber 9, The Dark Knight and Election.