Hardbodies (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Hardbodies is a comedy film directed by Mark Griffiths, running about 88 minutes. “If you don't know what they are, you don't know what you're missing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three middle-aged daddies visit California to have a marvelous time at the beach. When they learn that a nice apartment and an expensive cabriolet isn't enough for them to score with the chicks, they employ a student to help them. At first he's as disgusted of them and his job as his girlfriend, but soon they find out how to use the situation to everyone's benefit.
Who’s in it. Hardbodies stars Grant Cramer as Scotty Palmer, Teal Roberts as Kristi, Gary Wood as Hunter and Michael Rapport as Roger Rounder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hardbodies has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hardbodies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hardbodies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hardbodies (1984)?
- In US, Hardbodies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hardbodies worth watching?
- Hardbodies holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hardbodies?
- Hardbodies stars Grant Cramer, Teal Roberts, Gary Wood, Michael Rapport and Sorrells Pickard.
- When was Hardbodies released?
- Hardbodies was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.