Hard Times (1977)

Drama

Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown merchant Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest, and fact. He raises his eldest children, Louisa and Tom, according to this philosophy and never allows them to engage in fanciful or imaginative pursuits.

IMDb rating

7.5 (169 votes)

Seasons

1

Streaming (US)

Amazon Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Tubi TV

Language

EN

Type

Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed