---
title: "Hard Kill"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hard-kill-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 724989
imdb_id: "tt11656172"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 675
content_rating: "R"
---

# Hard Kill (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hard-kill-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Hard Kill
Year: 2020
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller (American action thriller)
Director: Matt Eskandari
Cast: Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Natalie Eva Marie, Lala Kent, Texas Battle, Swen Temmel, Sergio Rizzulto, Tyler Jon Olson, Jon Galanis, Joe Russo, Chris LaMont.
Plot: Billionaire tech CEO Donovan Chalmers (played by Bruce Willis) has work so valuable he hires mercenaries to protect it. A terrorist group kidnaps his daughter to get it. One source mentions the technology could destroy the world if it falls into the wrong hands. One source names the terrorist group "The Pardoners".
Release Date: 08/25/2020 (US) [Source 1]. Source 5 mentions a change from August 21, 2020.
Runtime: 1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Matt Eskandari
- **Networks / Studios**: BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions, River Bay Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Willis** as *Chalmers*
- **Jesse Metcalfe** as *Miller*
- **Natalie Eva Marie** as *Sasha*
- **Lala Kent** as *Eva Chalmers*
- **Texas Battle** as *Fox*
- **Swen Temmel** as *Dash Hawkins*
- **Sergio Rizzuto** as *The Pardoner*
- **Tyler Jon Olson** as *Lt. Colson*
- **Jon Galanis** as *Harrison Zindel*
- **Leslee Emmett** as *Crystal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hard Kill online?
Hard Kill is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hard Kill worth watching?
Hard Kill holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 675 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hard Kill and when was it released?
Hard Kill is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hard Kill?
Hard Kill was directed by Matt Eskandari.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hard Kill — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/724989)
- [Hard Kill - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Kill)
- [Hard Kill (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/724989-hard-kill/cast)
- [Hard Kill (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11656172/)
- [Everything You Need to Know About Hard Kill Movie (2020): Aug. 18, 2020 - changed the US film release date from August 21, 2020 to....](https://www.movieinsider.com/)
- [프라임 비디오: Hard Kill](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0FTP9GGOC5CDFBYWM8WJ7BHMZ0)

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