The Harder They Come (1972) is a Crime, Drama, Music film that follows ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts. Currently, you can watch The Harder They Come on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 124 votes. Fans of crime movies may also want to explore similar titles below.