Harsh Times (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Harsh Times is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by David Ayer, running about 116 minutes. “Take A Ride To The Edge” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying to get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Harsh Times stars Eveline Hall as Herself - Host, Christian Bale as Jim Luther Davis, Freddy Rodríguez as Mike Alonzo and Eva Longoria as Sylvia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Harsh Times has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M 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 Harsh Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harsh Times tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harsh Times (2005)?
- In US, Harsh Times 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 Harsh Times worth watching?
- Harsh Times holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harsh Times?
- Harsh Times stars Eveline Hall, Christian Bale, Freddy Rodríguez, Eva Longoria and Chaka Forman.
- When was Harsh Times released?
- Harsh Times was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.