Sakamoto Days vs The Hard Way
Sakamoto Days has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.1/10 for The Hard Way). The Hard Way is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 8m. The Hard Way is the older of the two (1991 against 2026). Both are action, comedy, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Sakamoto Days
The Hard Way| Sakamoto Days | The Hard Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1991 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime | Action, Comedy, Crime |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Yuichi Fukuda | John Badham |
| Main cast | Ren Meguro, Fumiya Takahashi, Aya Ueto, Miyu Yoshimoto, Mayuu Yokota | LL Cool J, Annabella Sciorra, James Woods, Delroy Lindo, Christina Ricci |
Synopsis
Sakamoto Days
After getting married and having a daughter, a retired legendary hitman must protect his family when his past catches up to him.
The Hard Way
Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
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