Hard Shell (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2024, Hard Shell is a drama film directed by Majid-Reza Mostafavi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Leila, a young and talented tightrope walker, was banned from performing by the authorities. Since then, she has been working in her father's old circus. Samir is a teenager who falls in love with Leila and, instead of going to school, spends his days at the circus. At the same time, as political and economic problems in Iran deepen, the boy's father, Siamak, after many years of working in different jobs, gets a job as a foreman on a small donkey farm. When the animals start to disappear, he comes across terrible secrets and a web of corruption.
Who’s in it. Hard Shell stars Payman Maadi as Siamak, Mehran Ghafourian as Rafi, Hanie Tavassoli as Mozhgan and Fereshteh Hosseini as Leila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hard Shell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Shell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Shell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Shell (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hard Shell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hard Shell worth watching?
- Hard Shell holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Shell?
- Hard Shell stars Payman Maadi, Mehran Ghafourian, Hanie Tavassoli, Fereshteh Hosseini and Masoud Karamati.
- When was Hard Shell released?
- Hard Shell was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.