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Hard Country

1981·Movie
1h 44min·PG
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

Sometimes a woman has to leave the man she loves... to find herself.

Ambitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and move to the big city. However, her shiftless factory worker boyfriend Kyle wants to stay in Texas.
Small Town DramaComing-of-Age StoryRomantic YearningLimited OpportunitiesDesire for EscapeRural TexasRelationship ConflictsPersonal Ambition

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hard Country legally?

Hard Country is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hard Country worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hard Country rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Hard Country?

1 h 44 min

Hard Country runs 1 h 44 min.

Was Hard Country a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$534,653

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $534,653 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Hard Country in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hard Country?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hard Country in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.