Hard Truths
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Following his epic historical films ‘Mr. Turner’ and ‘Peterloo’, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a tough but compassionate intimate study of family life.
Cast
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste
- Ruby Bentall
- Samantha Spiro
- Sophia Brown
- Gary Beadle
- Jo Martin
- Bryony Miller
- Michele Austin
- Ashna Rabheru
- Chinenye Ezeudu
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- Jan 12, 2025
I just want Moses to be happy and fly on a plane
Patrick WillemsFeb 22, 2025wow. amazing performances. the interiors. the sofa shop. the supermarket checkout. so heartbreaking. so british. so london. plus a fox!
itscharlibbOct 24, 2024The film ends with Jean-Baptiste, for the first time within the film, being confronted with the request to support someone she loves, only to find her frozen. Her hands clutch her duvet cover, as if moving would externalize the truth, which is that she is incapable of…
Sam B. - Dec 12, 2024
Not being hyperbolic at all when I say if you want to see some of the best acting in the history of the medium, you can turn on any Mike Leigh movie
dylan gelulaDec 11, 2024"What's a baby got pockets for? What's it gonna keep in its pocket, a knife? It's ridiculous." Somehow extremely watchable and also unbearable.
Louis PeitzmanOct 7, 2024There is a scene in “Hard Truths” involving an acerbic Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) visiting her sister Chantelle (Michele Austin) after leaving their mother’s grave that is instructive of film grammar: framing, blocking, and trust in actors—which should be taught in…
Robert Daniels - Jan 31, 2025
Characterised by periods of unyielding stillness, an ongoing battle with unresolved grief, and mental agony regarded as insurmountable by Pansy and those around her. There aren't many films that feel as in tune with actuality as this one, as if you're an observer absorbing…
SethsreviewsJan 9, 2025I’ve only seen Naked from Mike Leigh but i found it interesting this also centers around a self-destructive self-loather who acts as a challenge/mirror to everyone around them. Marianne Jean-Baptiste is scary good as Pansy, what starts as a funny caricature suddenly reveals…
Sydney🚀Oct 17, 2024walloping
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- RoseMcgraw is "meh" onHard Truths
The acting is absolutely amazing, but I can’t get past how unlikable Pansy was. I did enjoy her progress towards the end, but she still didn’t show up for Curtley. Chantelle however, is an absolute saint and Moses deserves to become a pilot.
grace likedHard Truthsfeels like it was a play that was adapted for film so i can see why most didn’t enjoy it. i had a hard time getting through the first half, but i did think it was worth watching. it expanded my sympathy for angry people. they’re likely going through things i would hate to imagine
Grayson Rosen lovedHard TruthsThat went from kinda funny to intensely depressing real quick. Kinda expected the whole movie to be like the 2nd half but damn that second half was rough. Had to sit there for a moment and take it all in. That last Moses scene nearly brought a tear to my eye 8.5/10
- Bennie likedHard Truths
A comically miserable woman acting out from her own unhappiness. We witness the life inside a hopelessly toxic household and the outcomes of trauma. Wish we had a little more context here, but overall the best performances I’ve seen in 2024. 7.5
Rory likedHard Truthsmade me look forward to london summer i felt a bit sad for the husband too even though you’re not meant to the whole family needs talking therapies referrals the message that not all families are functional is very nice
Kward0610 lovedHard TruthsOne of the most impressive examples of acting I’ve ever seen. This film was snubbed at the Oscars. A film about empathy and understanding. Really great film.
- Ovozoee dislikedHard Truths
Did not enjoy at all. Lots of scenes felt like a filler to make it a movie. Had some funny scenes but didn’t come to any conclusion
Kaleb D'Aguilar likedHard TruthsA difficult but beautiful portrayal of self. family and complexities within the Black experience
dawn likedHard Truthsa good take on grief & how it’s not always easy to accept things enjoyed watching
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- CYC.J. Young
Was crazy but very good have you waning more for sure
GCGrace CabunocAn odd movie of family relationships that leaves you to your own interpretation of why or cause of the situation of the main character - why so morose and sullen. 🤷🏽♀️ Very well executed!
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Metacritic
Dec 5, 2024
Writer-director Mike Leigh is 81 years old, and his movies consistently have a fire that's practically adolescent while imparting a wisdom that's possibly ancient. Hard Truths is a tragi-comedy character study of near-febrile vitality. And, entering the sweepstakes rather late in the game, it's one of the very few great films of 2024.
Glenn Kenny
RogerEbert.com
Oct 11, 2024
Re-entering Mike Leigh’s stomping ground in Hard Truths is both a solace and, in the best possible way, a slap in the face. It’s also an impressively funny ordeal, in that unmistakably morose way no one has ever mastered better than Leigh.
Tim Robey
The Telegraph
Sep 9, 2024
Thanks to a stunning lead performance from Jean-Baptiste and an ending that doesn’t take the easy way out, it is a must-watch.
Patrice Witherspoon
Screen Rant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hard Truths (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Hard Truths (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
What's Hard Truths (2025) about?
Following his epic historical films ‘Mr. Turner’ and ‘Peterloo’, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a tough but compassionate intimate study of family life.
Who's the cast of Hard Truths (2025)?
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy
- Ruby Bentall as Doctor
- Samantha Spiro as Nicole
- Sophia Brown as Aleisha
- Gary Beadle as Irate Motorist
- Jo Martin as Nurse Salon Client
- Bryony Miller as Supermarket Customer
- Michele Austin as Chantelle
- Ashna Rabheru as Cashier
- Chinenye Ezeudu as Salon Client
Who's the director behind Hard Truths (2025)?
Mike Leigh directed Hard Truths (2025).
Who produced Hard Truths (2025)?
Georgina Lowe produced Hard Truths (2025).
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