Handsome Harry (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Handsome Harry is a 2010 crime drama directed by Bette Gordon. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $13,500 worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bette Gordon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Emerging Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Handsome Harry About?
The premise of Handsome Harry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Handsome Harry follows a man grappling with a difficult past as he seeks a chance at redemption. A tangled web of secrets and lies complicates his journey, forcing him to confront the painful repercussions of his decisions. He must ultimately decide if forgiveness is truly possible, and whether he can overcome the challenges that stand in his way.
Handsome Harry Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vietnam war veteran
- east coast of the united states
- dark secret
- friend
- guilt
- forgiveness
- military
- deathbed
- memory
- sexual repression
- haunted by the past
- born again christian
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- gay son
- belief in hell
- fear of hell
- religion
- religious
- christian
- assault
- vietnam war
- gay bashing
- middle age
- domestic violence
- professor
- prejudice
- intolerance
- bigotry
- machismo
- sailor
- homophobia
- shower
- homosexuality
- catholic
- piano
- hate crime
- v.a. hospital
- hospital
- bar
- new york state
- beating
- dancing
- punch
- uniform
- flashback
- dying friend
- gay interest
- friendship between men
- friendship
- u.s. navy
- death of friend
The Director of Handsome Harry
Directed by Bette Gordon.
- Director Bette Gordon
More from Bette Gordon
More films directed by Bette Gordon, best-rated first: Luminous Motion, The Drowning, Luminous Motion and Variety.
Handsome Harry Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Handsome Harry 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Handsome Harry Plot Summary
What happens in Handsome Harry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Handsome Harry poignantly narrates the emotional journey of Harry Sweeney as he seeks redemption while grappling with the burdens of his past. The catalyst for his introspection is an urgent call from Kelley, an old Navy comrade, who reaches out to Harry on his deathbed. This encounter triggers a cascade of memories and guilt that send Harry on a path toward self-discovery.
His journey begins with a visit to Kelley in a Philadelphia hospital, where the dying man implores Harry to confront their former friend, David, who bears deep emotional scars from their shared history.
Full summary
The whole story of Handsome Harry, scene by scene
Handsome Harry Box Office
Handsome Harry grossed $13,500 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.5K
- US & Canada
- $13.5K
How Well Do You Know Handsome Harry?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prompts Harry to revisit his past?
Cars in Handsome Harry
4 cars on screen, including the Jeep Cherokee and the E-Z-Go TXT.
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1986 Acura Integra Background role -
2003 Ford E-Series Background role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Harry & Son, Handsome Devil and Harry Brown.
Handsome Harry FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Handsome Harry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Handsome Harry?
Handsome Harry runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Handsome Harry released?
Handsome Harry was released on April 16, 2010.
Who directed Handsome Harry?
Handsome Harry was directed by Bette Gordon.
More films by Bette Gordon How much did Handsome Harry make at the box office?
Handsome Harry grossed $13,500 worldwide.
How is Handsome Harry rated?
Handsome Harry has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Handsome Harry have a post-credit scene?
No. Handsome Harry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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