Hard to Be Good
“When an innocent stud gets a cram course...”
Synopsis
Tim Hunter is an innocent country boy heading for college, leaving behind his best friend and the quiet life in the mountains. Sure, he's played around with his friend in the past, but is he ready for the decadent life of the college campus? Join the jocks, frat boys, other members of the student body as they tempt him into submission and steal his innocence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Eliot
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Eliot
- Original Score
- Costello Presley
- Original Title
- Hard to Be Good
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Catalina Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Eliot
Josh Eliot
Costello Presley
Sam Deliloh, Chet Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Eliot
Director
Josh Eliot
Writer
Sam Deliloh
Editor
Chet Thomas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard to Be Good
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard to Be Good about?
Tim Hunter is an innocent country boy heading for college, leaving behind his best friend and the quiet life in the mountains. Sure, he's played around with his friend in the past, but is he ready for the decadent life of the college campus? Join the jocks, frat boys, other members of the student body as they tempt him into submission and steal his innocence.
Who directed Hard to Be Good?
Hard to Be Good was directed by Josh Eliot.
Who stars in Hard to Be Good?
The principal cast of Hard to Be Good includes Tim Hunter, Mark Robinson, Tony Davis, Eric Price, Neil Thomas.
When was Hard to Be Good released and how long is it?
Hard to Be Good was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Hard to Be Good?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard to Be Good was composed by Costello Presley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard to Be Good?
Hard to Be Good holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).