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A Hard Day

2014Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

CrimeThriller
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic767.4Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

A pulse-pounding, nerve-racking crime movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The war for a dirty secret.

After trying to cover up a car accident that left a man dead, a crooked homicide detective is stalked by a mysterious man claiming to have witnessed the event.

Feels like

  • Twisty Crime Thriller
  • Tense Cat-and-Mouse
  • Morally Grey Protagonist
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Dark Humor
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Korean Cinema
  • Unexpected Twists

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Kim Seong-hun
Written by
Chang Hang-jun, Kim Seong-hun
Produced by
Cha Ji-hyun, Lee Dong-yoon
Music by
Mok Yeong-jin

Everyone

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Facts

May 29, 2014 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
May 29, 2014
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Action
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Box office
$26 million
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Man Bites Man, The "Fun" in "Funeral" +9

  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Man Bites Man
  • The "Fun" in "Funeral"
  • Affably Evil
  • Genre Shift
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • The Reveal
  • Disposing of a Body
  • Drama-Preserving Handicap
  • Locked in the Bathroom
  • Cringe Comedy

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Hard Day?"

Questions about A Hard Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Hard Day?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, A Hard Day streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is A Hard Day worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 76).

Is A Hard Day okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is A Hard Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is A Hard Day in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.