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Hard Candy (2006)

“Strangers shouldn't talk to little girls.”

6.8/10 · 2,859 votes 1h 44m r ThrillerDrama

#83 of 217 films from 2006 #868 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Slade · Written by Brian Nelson

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Overview

Hayley’s a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff’s a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff’s place. Jeff thinks it’s his lucky night. He’s in for a surprise.

Cast

Elliot Pageas Hayley Stark
Patrick Wilsonas Jeff Kohlver
Sandra Ohas Judy Tokuda
Odessa Raeas Janelle Rogers
G.J. Echternkampas Nighthawks Clerk
Cori Brightas Girl in Nighthawks (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateApril 14, 2006
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$950,000
Box office$7,000,000 (7.4× budget)
IMDbtt0424136

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Questions

How long is Hard Candy?
Hard Candy runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Hard Candy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,859 votes, which places it #83 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 62%) and #868 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Hard Candy?
Hard Candy was directed by David Slade. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018), 30 Days of Night (2007), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010).
Who stars in Hard Candy?
Elliot Page as Hayley Stark; Patrick Wilson as Jeff Kohlver; Sandra Oh as Judy Tokuda; Odessa Rae as Janelle Rogers; G.J. Echternkamp as Nighthawks Clerk; Cori Bright as Girl in Nighthawks (uncredited).
What is Hard Candy rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hard Candy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37751.

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