Hard Boiled (2002)
Cantonese action film directed by John Woo
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m 123 min
- Released
- 3 September 2002
- Language
- Cantonese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Hard Boiled has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 min). In the US it is rated R. The Cantonese film released on 3 September 2002. It is directed by John Woo and stars Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung and Anthony Wong.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Woo
- Cast
- Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung, Anthony Wong, John Woo, Teresa Mo, Philip Chan, Philip Kwok, Bowie Lam, Stephen Tung, Kwan Hoi-san
- Music
- Michael Gibbs
- Written by
- John Woo, Barry Wong
- Produced by
- Terence Chang
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
- Distribution
- Golden Princess Film Production, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $4.5 million
- Set in
- Hong Kong
- Country
- Hong Kong
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 3 September 2002
- First shown
- 16 April 1992 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Hard Boiled?
Hard Boiled has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes, or 123 min.
When did Hard Boiled release?
Hard Boiled released on 3 September 2002.
Who directed Hard Boiled?
Hard Boiled is directed by John Woo.
Who is in the cast of Hard Boiled?
The cast of Hard Boiled includes Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung, Anthony Wong, John Woo, Teresa Mo and Philip Chan.
Where can I watch Hard Boiled online?
Hard Boiled streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of Hard Boiled?
The budget of Hard Boiled is reported as $4.5 million.
What is Hard Boiled rated in the US?
Hard Boiled is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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