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 stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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.