Get Hard (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, Get Hard is a comedy film directed by Etan Cohen, running about 100 minutes. “An education in incarceration.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other.
Who’s in it. Get Hard stars Will Ferrell as James King, Kevin Hart as Darnell Lewis, Alison Brie as Alissa and Craig T. Nelson as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Get Hard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $111.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get Hard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get Hard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get Hard (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Get Hard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Get Hard worth watching?
- Get Hard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get Hard?
- Get Hard stars Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie, Craig T. Nelson and T.I..
- When was Get Hard released?
- Get Hard was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.