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Harsh Times

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  • Drama
  • Thriller
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Confirmed2005-09-116.46.6Trakt

Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying to get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.

Harsh Times is a 2005 crime thriller starring Christian Bale as Jim Davis, an ex-Army Ranger struggling to adapt to civilian life after a promising LAPD job falls through. Caught between his ambitions to marry his Mexican girlfriend and the pull of petty crime with his best friend, Davis descends into Los Angeles's underworld of small-time heists and violence. The film explores how military training and desperation can reshape a man's choices in the gritty streets of LA.

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Harsh Times Official Trailer #2 - J.K. Simmons Movie (2005) HD

YouTube · 2012-10-05
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When was Harsh Times released?

Harsh Times was released on September 11, 2005.

Where can I watch Harsh Times?

The film is available through various streaming and rental platforms. Check your preferred service or local listings for current availability.

What is the plot about?

The film follows Jim Davis, an ex-Army Ranger who turns to petty crime after a job opportunity with the LAPD disappears. Torn between his desire for legitimate employment and a stable relationship, and the allure of quick money through heists with his best friend, Jim's life spirals into violence and criminality.

Who stars in Harsh Times?

Christian Bale leads the film in the role of Jim Davis, delivering a gritty performance as the troubled ex-soldier.

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