Hard Miles (film)

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Hard Miles
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byR.J. Daniel Hanna
Written by
  • R.J. Daniel Hanna
  • Christian Sander
Produced byChristian Sander
Starring
CinematographyMack Fisher
Edited byEvan Schrodek
Music byAndrew Johnson
Production
company
Pensé Productions
Distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment
Release dates
  • June 13, 2023 (2023-06-13)(Bentonville)
  • April 19, 2024 (2024-04-19)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$397,807 [1] [2]

Hard Miles is a 2023 American sports drama film written by Christian Sander and R.J. Daniel Hanna and directed by Hanna. It stars Matthew Modine, Cynthia McWilliams, Jahking Guillory, Jackson Kelly, Damien Diaz, Zach Robbins, Leslie David Baker, and Sean Astin.

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The film had its world premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival on June 13, 2023, and was released in the United States on April 19, 2024.

Premise

A beleaguered coach named Greg rallies a group of disgruntled teenage inmates of a correctional facility for a transformative 1,000-mile (1,600 km) bicycle ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon, where they must battle obstacles and each other. [3]

Cast

Production

In June 2022, it was announced that Matthew Modine was cast in the film and that principal photography took place in Los Angeles and Lone Pine, California. [4] In August 2022, it was announced that Sean Astin was cast in the film. [5]

Release

Hard Miles had its world premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival on June 13, 2023. [6] In July 2023, the film screened at Heartland Film Festival where it won the Jimmy Stewart Legacy award. [7] It screened at Chicago International Film Festival, SCAD Savannah, Cinequest, and Newport Beach Film Festival in October 2023. [8] The film also won audience awards at the Denver Film Festival the following month. [9]

In August 2023, it was announced that Blue Fox Entertainment acquired the rights to the film. [10]

The film was released theatrically in the United States on April 19, 2024. [3]

According to an announcement from Munro Film, ‘Hard Miles’ will be released on digital platforms including iTunes/Apple TV, Amazon, Sky Store, Virgin Media, Rakuten, Google Play, and Microsoft starting September 2, 2024. [11]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 86% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.The website's consensus reads: "A modest vehicle that wears its heart on its sleeve, Hard Miles charters an uncomplicated course towards uplift and arrives with plenty of good cheer still in the tank." [12] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 70 out of 100, based on four critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [13]

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  2. ↑ "Hard Miles". The Numbers . Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (February 26, 2024). "Cycling Drama 'Hard Miles' Starring Matthew Modine Unveils Blue Fox Theatrical Release Date, First Look Photo". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (June 15, 2022). "'Stranger Things' Actor Matthew Modine To Star In Cycling Drama 'Hard Miles'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Grobar, Matt (August 1, 2022). "Sean Astin Joins Matthew Modine In Cycling Drama 'Hard Miles'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ Wallace, April (May 14, 2023). "Bentonville Film Festival 2023 announces new categories". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette . Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Heartland International Film Festival Winners Announced for 2023 Including Simón and We Dare to Dream". October 17, 2023.
  8. ↑ Riley, Jenelle (September 12, 2023). "Newport Beach Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup: 'May December,' 'Nyad,' 'Fingernails' and More". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Press Release - Denver Film Festival Awards Announcement 2023".
  10. ↑ "Blue Fox boards world sales on cycling drama 'Hard Miles', launching TIFF sales (exclusive)". Screen International. August 29, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  11. ↑ Azad, Navid Nikkhah (August 24, 2024). "'Hard Miles' sports drama Set for digital release on September 2 - ZIZ NEWS". www.ziz.news. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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