Film · 2015

Hardcore Henry

Name: Hardcore Henry
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Released: 2016-04-08
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Tim Roth, Ilya Naishuller

Directed by Ilya Naishuller · starring Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky and Haley Bennett

1 h 36 min
18
Action · Adventure · Science fiction
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Released in the UK 7 April 2016

6.6 AverageMovieNCo
7.6 Users6 votes
5.5 Critics4 reviews

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Synopsis

'Hardcore Henry' is a film based on a totally innovative idea. fast-paced first-person shooter in which the audience sees everything through the eyes of Henry, a man risen from the brink of death as a cybernetic super soldier who remembers nothing of his past. Now he must save his wife / creator and end the insane madness of a telekinetic with tremendous powers. Along the way you will encounter various characters who influence the evolution of the plot such as an unstable police help Henry in his crazy adventure. Blood, shots and especially lots of action will delight fans of these films. In the unfamiliar city of Moscow, Henry try to avoid being killed and discover the truth behind her identity.

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The essentials

Runtime: 96 min1 hour and 36 minutes
Budget: $2mHuayi Brothers Media
Box office: $5.1m2.6 times its budget
Rating: 18Suitable only for adults

How long is Hardcore Henry?: 1 hour and 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Hardcore Henry released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 7 April 2016.
Who directed Hardcore Henry?: Ilya Naishuller.
Who is in Hardcore Henry?: It stars Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett and Tim Roth.
Where can I watch Hardcore Henry?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Hardcore Henry make?: It took $5.1 million in US. It cost $2 million.

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Cast

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Director: Ilya Naishuller
Writers: Ilya Naishuller
Music: Ilya Naishuller
Producers: Timur Bekmambetov, Sharlto Copley, Ilya Naishuller

Videos and trailers

All 2 videos

'Hardcore Henry' Trailer 2:2614 September 2015

1:59 TrailerTrailer in spanish 'Hardcore Henry'

Photos and posters

All 11 photos

+3 photosand 2 posters

Reviews

All 4 reviews

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What the critics say average 5.5 from 4 outlets

7.0 The Hollywood ReporterStephen Dalton Hardcore blasts along like a supercharged computer-game shoot-em-up, bursting with sick humor and splatterpunk violence. Read
7.0 VarietyDennis Harvey Hardcore feels like umpteen post-?Star Wars? action blockbusters trash-compacted into one ? and whether that fundamentally appeals or not, the ingenuity of effort is undeniably high. Read
4.0 The GuardianJordan Hoffman Naishuller?s technique is one that could be well served as a shorter gimmick; a solitary action scene in a larger film. Hardcore is unrelenting and unforgiving in its commitment to be loud, fast… Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend

Budget $2m
US $5.1m
UK £201,827

Soundtrack

All 24 songs

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You Make Me Feel Like DancingLeo Sayer Spotify
Greatest HitsSublime Spotify

Trivia

Unusually recorded

Almost entirely shot using GoPro Hero3 Black Edition cameras.
Challenges

Sharlto Copley called this film the most challenging of his acting career.
Damaged in the set

According to Sharlto Copley the stuntmen for this film were so impressive, that the total injuries of the cast and crew were only 5 stitches and 1 chipped tooth.
Film's music

Darya Charusha, who plays a dominatrix biker, is also the film's composer.