Hard Off (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1999, Hard Off is a comedy and romance film directed by Claude Berri, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This French romantic comedy-drama concerns Claude Langmann, a middle-aged auctioneer, who is in a loving marriage with his second wife of 15 years. Though he is deeply in love with his wife and has remained faithful to her, he finds himself unable to perform in bed. His wife says she is satisfied with Claude's love and tenderness, but he visits a sex specialist anyway. There he learns of Viagra, which is not yet approved in France, though it is available in Switzerland over the counter. Soon Claude is on his way to Geneva, and eager to prove his manhood, tries to bed Agnes, his very attractive and very available assistant. His daughter, who also comes along for the trip, interferes with her own problems.
Who’s in it. Hard Off stars Claude Berri as Claude Langmann, Fanny Ardant as Marie Langmann, épouse de Claude, Claude Brasseur as Paul-Édouard and Alain Chabat as Le gynécologue et andologue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Hard Off 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 Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Off (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hard Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hard Off worth watching?
- Hard Off holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Off?
- Hard Off stars Claude Berri, Fanny Ardant, Claude Brasseur, Alain Chabat and Danièle Lebrun.
- When was Hard Off released?
- Hard Off was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.