Hard to Be a God
2014, Russian. Directed by Aleksei German.
A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 27 February 2014
- Original title
- Трудно быть богом
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Svetlana Karmalita, Aleksei German
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $1.3M
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What Hard to Be a God is based on
Hard to Be a God is based on Hard to Be a God, a 1964 novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky, and Boris Strugatsky.
Novel · 1964
Hard to Be a God
By Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky, and Boris Strugatsky
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Hard to Be a God: quick answers
Is Hard to Be a God worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hard to Be a God?
Hard to Be a God runs 178 minutes (2h 58m).
Does Hard to Be a God have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hard to Be a God. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hard to Be a God parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hard to Be a God is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hard to Be a God on?
Hard to Be a God isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hard to Be a God?
If you liked Hard to Be a God, try The Man Who Fell to Earth, A Visitor to a Museum, Right at Your Door.
Who directed Hard to Be a God?
Hard to Be a God (2014) was directed by Aleksei German and stars Leonid Yarmolnik, Yuriy Tsurilo, Natalya Moteva.
What is Hard to Be a God based on?
Hard to Be a God is based on Hard to Be a God, a 1964 novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky, and Boris Strugatsky.