The Harder They Come (1973)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $14,245 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $14,245 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 8th, 1973 (Limited) by New World |
| International Releases: | August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as The Harder They Come (Re: 2022) (United Kingdom)
December 4th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | June 8th, 2010 by Xenon |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Jamaica |
| Social setting: | Reggae |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | International Films |
| Production Countries: | Jamaica |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 12/4/2025 | $547 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $547 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/5/2022 | $13,698 | 28 | 28 | 28 | $13,698 | 8/15/2022 | |||
| International Total | $14,245 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jimmy Cliff | Ivan Martin |
Supporting
| Janet Bartley | Elsa | |
| Carl Bradshaw | Jose | |
| Bobby Charlton | Hilton | |
| Ras Daniel Hartman | Pedro | |
| Basil Keane | Preacher | |
| Winston Stona | Detective |
Production and Technical Credits
| Perry Henzell | Director | |
| Perry Henzell | Screenwriter | |
| Trevor D. Rhone | Screenwriter | |
| Perry Henzell | Producer | |
| Reicland Anderson | Editor | |
| John Victor-Smith | Editor | |
| Richard Whiten | Editor | |
| Jimmy Cliff | Composer | |
| Desmond Dekker | Composer | |
| Peter Jessop | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 8th, 1973 (Limited) by New World |
| International Releases: | August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as The Harder They Come (Re: 2022) (United Kingdom)
December 4th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | June 8th, 2010 by Xenon |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Jamaica |
| Social setting: | Reggae |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | International Films |
| Production Countries: | Jamaica |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 12/4/2025 | $547 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $547 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/5/2022 | $13,698 | 28 | 28 | 28 | $13,698 | 8/15/2022 | |||
| International Total | $14,245 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jimmy Cliff | Ivan Martin |
Supporting
| Janet Bartley | Elsa | |
| Carl Bradshaw | Jose | |
| Bobby Charlton | Hilton | |
| Ras Daniel Hartman | Pedro | |
| Basil Keane | Preacher | |
| Winston Stona | Detective |
Production and Technical Credits
| Perry Henzell | Director | |
| Perry Henzell | Screenwriter | |
| Trevor D. Rhone | Screenwriter | |
| Perry Henzell | Producer | |
| Reicland Anderson | Editor | |
| John Victor-Smith | Editor | |
| Richard Whiten | Editor | |
| Jimmy Cliff | Composer | |
| Desmond Dekker | Composer | |
| Peter Jessop | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.