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Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 6m · 1992

Hard Boiled

★ 7.5 / 10 · 1,004 votes CN
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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.

Directed by John Woo Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong Chau-sang, Teresa Mo Shun-kwan, Philip Chan Yan-kin
ActionThrillerCrime
First releaseApr 16, 1992
Score7.5 / 10
Length2h 6m
LanguageCN

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Release rollout

Hard Boiled opened first in Hong Kong on April 16, 1992. The rollout continued across 10 countries, finishing in Germany on September 10, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on June 18, 1993. A digital release followed on June 24, 2025.

Release dates by country

Hong KongApr 16, 1992
AustraliaMay 7, 1992
South KoreaJul 4, 1992
United StatesJun 18, 1993
United KingdomOct 8, 1993
SpainJun 9, 1995
GreeceMay 30, 2003
RussiaSep 17, 2009
NetherlandsApr 30, 2026
GermanySep 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Hard Boiled come out?

Hard Boiled was released on April 16, 1992.

When does Hard Boiled come out in United States?

Hard Boiled was released in United States on June 18, 1993.

When does Hard Boiled come out in United Kingdom?

Hard Boiled was released in United Kingdom on October 8, 1993.

When does Hard Boiled come out in Germany?

Hard Boiled was released in Germany on September 10, 2026.

When does Hard Boiled come out in Australia?

Hard Boiled was released in Australia on May 7, 1992.

When will Hard Boiled be available on streaming or digital?

Hard Boiled became available on digital platforms on June 24, 2025.

Who directed Hard Boiled?

Hard Boiled was directed by John Woo.

How long is Hard Boiled?

Hard Boiled has a runtime of 2h 6m.