Tougher Than Leather
1988, English. Directed by Rick Rubin.
This time they've been pushed too far. Now someone else is gonna dance to the music.
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 26 September 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rick Rubin, Ric Menello, Bill Adler
- Box office
- $3.6M
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How long is Tougher Than Leather?
Tougher Than Leather runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Tougher Than Leather have a post-credits scene?
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Tougher Than Leather parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tougher Than Leather is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tougher Than Leather on?
Tougher Than Leather isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 1988. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tougher Than Leather?
If you liked Tougher Than Leather, try Get Rich or Die Tryin', Black Caesar, The Harder They Come.
Who directed Tougher Than Leather?
Tougher Than Leather (1988) was directed by Rick Rubin and stars Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell.