Hard Candy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Hard Candy is a thriller and drama film directed by David Slade, running about 103 minutes. “Strangers shouldn't talk to little girls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hayley’s a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff’s a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff’s place. Jeff thinks it’s his lucky night. He’s in for a surprise.
Who’s in it. Hard Candy stars Elliot Page as Hayley Stark, Patrick Wilson as Jeff Kohlver, Sandra Oh as Judy Tokuda and Odessa Rae as Janelle Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hard Candy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Candy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Candy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Candy (2005)?
- In US, Hard Candy is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Candy worth watching?
- Hard Candy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Candy?
- Hard Candy stars Elliot Page, Patrick Wilson, Sandra Oh, Odessa Rae and G.J. Echternkamp.
- When was Hard Candy released?
- Hard Candy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.