Harsh Times (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Harsh Times is a 2006 drama thriller directed by David Ayer, starring Christian Bale and Eva Longoria Parker. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- David Ayer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bauer Martinez Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Harsh Times About?
The premise of Harsh Times without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Gulf War veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life faces rejection from the LAPD and seeks purpose elsewhere. He joins the Department of Homeland Security, pulling his skeptical friend Mike along for the ride. Their actions quickly escalate, leading to a destructive and violent path across Los Angeles as the veteran desperately searches for redemption.
Harsh Times Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- penis
- opening action scene
- f word
- n word
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- reference to pubic hair
- friend
- lapd
- mexican
- violence
- blood splatter
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- mexican immigrant
- drinking
- drink
- mobile phone
- milk
- dancer
- party
- reckless driving
- smuggling
- surrogate brother
- ironing
- prostitute
- anger
- reading
- letter
- visa
- theft
- thief
- dead body
- grocery store
- convenience store
- pool table
- playing pool
- black american
- african american
- urinalysis
- turkey baster
- vinegar
- pregnancy
- police recruit
- recruit
- los angeles police department
- latin american
- latino
- job hunting
- eating
- food
- deception
Harsh Times Cast
Christian Bale leads the cast, with Eva Longoria Parker. Directed by David Ayer.
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Director David Ayer
More from David Ayer
More films directed by David Ayer, best-rated first: End of Watch, Heart of the Beast, Fury and The Beekeeper.
Harsh Times Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Harsh Times 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 64% User score
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Harsh Times Plot Summary
What happens in Harsh Times from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A hard-edged, character-driven thriller that tracks a troubled veteran as his quest for love and stability spirals into violence.
Former U.S. Army Ranger and GWOT veteran Jim Davis returns to Los Angeles with a heavy burden of PTSD and a clear, risky goal: to marry Marta and bring her to the United States to start a life together. He reconnects with his best friend, Mike Alonzo, whose longtime girlfriend Sylvia is an ambitious attorney frustrated by his unemployment after his previous job was outsourced. Sylvia pushes Mike to help Jim land a new position, while Jim offers whatever help he can to prop up his friend’s prospects. The plan is simple, but the path is anything but easy.
Full summary
The whole story of Harsh Times, scene by scene
Harsh Times Box Office
Harsh Times grossed $6 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $2.6 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
- International
- $2.6M
Harsh Times Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Harsh Times.
How Well Do You Know Harsh Times?
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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Which actor portrays Jim Davis in Harsh Times?
Cars in Harsh Times
12 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Main role -
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Minor role -
1995 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Minor role -
2001 Lexus GS 430 Minor role
Harsh Times Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Vidas al límite” and “暴力衝擊”.
- Also known as
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- Vidas al límite
- 暴力衝擊
- 하쉬 타임
- Bad Times
- Soldado de ciudad
- Harsh Times - Leben am Limit
- Harsh Times - I giorni dell'odio
- Крутые времена
- Acımasız Hayat
- 非常时期
- Ciężkie czasy
- Tempos Cruéis
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- Nehéz idők
- คู่ดิบ ฝ่าเมืองเถื่อน
- Drsný časy
- Θάνατος στην Πόλη των Αγγέλων
- Vremuri grele
- זמנים קשים
- Tempos de Violência
- Черни дни
- Harsh Times: Vides al límit
- Круті часи
- バッドタイム, რთული დრო
- Žiaurūs Laikai
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Harsh Times FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Harsh Times, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harsh Times?
Harsh Times runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Harsh Times released?
Harsh Times was released on November 10, 2006.
Who directed Harsh Times?
Harsh Times was directed by David Ayer.
More films by David Ayer Who is in the cast of Harsh Times?
Harsh Times stars Christian Bale and Eva Longoria Parker.
How much did Harsh Times make at the box office?
Harsh Times grossed $6 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $2.6 million international).
How is Harsh Times rated?
Harsh Times has 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Harsh Times have a post-credit scene?
No. Harsh Times has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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