Hard to Be a God (1990) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Hard to Be a God (1990) — Another planet in the period of medieval times. An employee of the institute of experimental
Hard to Be a God (1990) Storyline
Another planet in the period of medieval times. An employee of the institute of experimental history from Earth, who is send under the name of noble don Rumata of Estor as a spy with a mission to contact the local resident of the institute, arrives in the city of Arkanar. But the resident perishes under an unlucky attempt to make a palace coup, and Rumata have to take his place as the resident. Soon he meets all the horrors of the medieval society - a peasant war, palace coups, mass executions. To continue to be an indifferent watcher of all these horrors turns out to be simply impossible...
Full Cast & Crew
- Edward Żentara as Rumata / Anton
- Aleksandr Filippenko as Reba
- Andrei Boltnev as Budach
- Mikhail Gluzskiy as Hauk
- Hugues Quester as Suren
- Anne Gautier as Kyra
- Christine Kaufmann as Okana
- Pierre Clémenti as King
- Elguja Burduli as Baron Pampa
- Birgit Doll as Anka
- Werner Herzog as Mita / Richard
- Regimantas Adomaitis as Richard Kondor
- Elguja Burduli as baron Pampa
- Thomas Schücke as Jan
- Lev Perfilov as fake Budakh
Why Watch Hard to Be a God?
The Vibe: Hard to Be a God is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1990. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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