Hit So Hard (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hit So Hard is a 2012 biographical documentary directed by P. David Ebersole. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $36,576 worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- P. David Ebersole
- Genres
- Biography , Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Well Go
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hit So Hard About?
The premise of Hit So Hard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The arrival of Nirvana in 1991 dramatically reshaped the music scene, propelling young musicians to global recognition. This rapid ascent, however, was cut short by the untimely deaths of several key figures, including Kurt Cobain, marking the end of an era. The film explores the experiences of Patty Schemel, Hole’s drummer and an openly gay woman who unexpectedly found herself immersed in the whirlwind of fame. Through candid interviews and personal footage, her story reveals both the excitement of meteoric success and the pain of a devastating downfall.
Hit So Hard Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- real life
- lesbian interest
- lesbian
- lgbtqi
The Director of Hit So Hard
Directed by P. David Ebersole.
- Director P. David Ebersole
More from P. David Ebersole
More films directed by P. David Ebersole, best-rated first: House of Cardin, Mansfield 66/67, House of Cardin and Dear Mom, Love Cher.
Hit So Hard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hit So Hard 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 52% User score
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Hit So Hard Plot Summary
What happens in Hit So Hard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtain rises on this captivating cinematic biography, we are swept into the chaos of Hole’s world tour from 1994 to 1995—a journey that ultimately reveals the formative years of drummer Patty Schemel. Our story begins in Marysville, Washington, where we see her discovering her passion for music and slowly revealing her identity as a lesbian to her family. This introspective exploration is accompanied by her deep dive into the vibrant music scene of Seattle, where she would soon meet the iconic Kurt Cobain, laying the groundwork for her involvement with Hole.
Full summary
The whole story of Hit So Hard, scene by scene
Hit So Hard Box Office
Hit So Hard grossed $36,576 worldwide. $34,025 came from the US and Canada and $2,551 (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$36.6K
- US & Canada
- $34K
- International
- $2.6K
Hit So Hard Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hit So Hard.
How Well Do You Know Hit So Hard?
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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Where did Patty Schemel grow up?
Cars in Hit So Hard
46 cars on screen, including the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon and the 1967 Lincoln Continental.
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2012 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Main role -
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Chevrolet Corvette C6 Important role -
2005 Chevrolet Impala Important role
Seen Hit So Hard?
Movies Like Hit So Hard
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, Kurt & Courtney and Hype!.
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Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck 2015 -
Kurt & Courtney 1998 -
Hype! 1996 -
All Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years On 2006 -
Kurt Cobain About a Son 2007 -
Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! 1994 -
Hit 2008 -
American Hardcore 2006 -
Nirvana: Unplugged In New York 1993 -
The Target Shoots First 1999 -
The Punk Singer 2013 -
Loud Krazy Love 2018
Hit So Hard FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hit So Hard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hit So Hard?
Hit So Hard runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Hit So Hard released?
Hit So Hard was released on April 13, 2012.
Who directed Hit So Hard?
Hit So Hard was directed by P. David Ebersole.
More films by P. David Ebersole How much did Hit So Hard make at the box office?
Hit So Hard grossed $36,576 worldwide ($34,025 domestic, $2,551 international).
How is Hit So Hard rated?
Hit So Hard has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Hit So Hard have a post-credit scene?
No. Hit So Hard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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