Hard Truths
Synopsis
Pansy is a woman so full of rage that every interaction she has devolves into lashing out, whether at her utterly cowed husband and son, or random strangers who have the temerity to address her. In contrast, her younger sister Chantelle lives with her two vivacious daughters and plies a successful trade as a hairdresser, putting clients at their ease all day long. Yet beneath Pansy’s abrasive exterior are hints of a more fragile psyche, one motivated by fear and damaged by repressed pain.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-04
Top Cast
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Pansy
Michele Austin
Chantelle
David Webber
Curtley
Tuwaine Barrett
Moses
Ani Nelson
Kayla
Sophia Brown
Aleisha
Jonathan Livingstone
Virgil
Jo Martin
Nurse Salon Client
Llewella Gideon
Smoking Salon Client
Yvette Boakye
Salon Client
Chinenye Ezeudu
Salon Client
Elliot Edusah
Sofa Couple (Daniel)
Tiwa Lade
Sofa Couple (Savannah)
Alice Bailey Johnson
Furniture Assistant
Gary Beadle
Irate Motorist
Diveen Henry
Supermarket Customer
Bryony Miller
Supermarket Customer
Ashna Rabheru
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysBritish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 11, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 21, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$719K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Score
- Gary Yershon
- Original Title
- Hard Truths
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $719K
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, The Mediapro Studio, Thin Man Films, Creativity Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Gary Yershon
Dick Pope
Tania Reddin
Kent Sanderson, Richard Kondal, Georgina Lowe, Gail Egan, Jennifer Eriksson
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Leigh
Director
Suzie Davies
Production Design
Tania Reddin
Editor
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Gary Yershon
Original Music Composer
Mike Leigh
Writer
Georgina Lowe
Producer
Crispin Layfield
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Truths
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What is Hard Truths about?
Pansy is a woman so full of rage that every interaction she has devolves into lashing out, whether at her utterly cowed husband and son, or random strangers who have the temerity to address her. In contrast, her younger sister Chantelle lives with her two vivacious daughters and plies a successful trade as a hairdresser, putting clients at their ease all day long. Yet beneath Pansy’s abrasive exterior are hints of a more fragile psyche, one motivated by fear and damaged by repressed pain.
Who directed Hard Truths?
Hard Truths was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Hard Truths?
The principal cast of Hard Truths includes Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, David Webber, Tuwaine Barrett, Ani Nelson.
When was Hard Truths released and how long is it?
Hard Truths was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Hard Truths make at the box office?
Hard Truths grossed $719K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hard Truths?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Truths was composed by Gary Yershon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard Truths?
Hard Truths holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).