Hard Boiled (1992)
Kernel Score: 85% · 903 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1992-04-16
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch Hard Boiled
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman. They use all means of excessive force to find them.
Hard Boiled parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Hard Boiled is a Hong Kong action-crime film with extremely intense, prolonged gun violence.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Non-stop gunfights, a hospital shootout, and excessive gore in a story about cops battling arms and drug smugglers.
- Language: A little — Crime-genre dialogue with some profanity expected.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Involves drug/arms smuggling as a plot driver.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Chow Yun-Fat as Insp. 'Tequila' Yuen
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Alan
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Johnny Wong
- Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan as Teresa Chang
- Philip Chan Yan-Kin as Supt. Pang
- Phillip Kwok Chui as Mad Dog
- Kwan Hoi-San as Mr. Hoi
- Stephen Tung Wai as Little Ko / Fox
- Bowie Lam Bo-Yee as Lung
- Bobby Au-Yeung Tsan-Wah as Lionheart
Hard Boiled FAQ
Is Hard Boiled good?
Hard Boiled has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 903 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hard Boiled?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hard Boiled OK for kids?
Hard Boiled is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Hard Boiled is a Hong Kong action-crime film with extremely intense, prolonged gun violence.
What movies are like Hard Boiled?
If you liked Hard Boiled, try Pulp Fiction, An Inspector Calls, The Killer and Infernal Affairs.