The Harder They Come Movie (1972): Where to watch and stream online

Q: Where can I stream The Harder They Come?

The Harder They Come is currently unavailable to stream in Singapore on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

The Harder They Come

1972, Movie, 1h 43min

Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.

Country: Jamaica

Director:

Cast:

Critic William Thomas

rated

Best of all though is the rollicking bubble gum reggae soundtrack.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

What is The Harder They Come about? Toggle content

The Harder They Come is a cult classic movie that tells the story of Ivanhoe Martin, a young man from the countryside who comes to Kingston, Jamaica to pursue his dream of becoming a reggae singer. . He face's challenges such as poverty, corruption and violence. He becomes a local folk hero and his song "The Harder They Come" skyrockets to the top of the charts. The movie is considered a landmark in the popularization of reggae music in the US and features a powerful soundtrack including the iconic title song.

Where can I stream The Harder They Come? Toggle content

The Harder They Come is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to The Harder They Come? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Harder They Come include Taxi Driver, The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, The Sting, The Man from Hong Kong, White Lightning.