Hard Labour
1973, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.
A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Hard Labour is streaming on Britbox and Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 12 March 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mike Leigh
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Hard Labour: quick answers
What comes after Hard Labour?
Next in the series: Nuts in May (1976), The Kiss of Death (1977), and Abigail's Party (1977).
Is Hard Labour worth watching?
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How long is Hard Labour?
Hard Labour runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Hard Labour have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hard Labour on?
Hard Labour is streaming on Britbox and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hard Labour?
If you liked Hard Labour, try TalhotBlond, Iron Jawed Angels, My Dinner with Hervé.
Who directed Hard Labour?
Hard Labour (1973) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars Liz Smith, Clifford Kershaw, Polly Hemingway.