Hard Candy
“Strangers shouldn't talk to little girls.”
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.
Where to watch Hard Candy in United States
Google Play Movies
YouTubeClick a service to open Hard Candy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Hard Candy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Amazon Video, Pathé Home |
| Spain | Rakuten TV | — |
About Hard Candy
Hard Candy is a 2005 English-language drama and thriller film directed by David Slade. The cast is led by Elliot Page, Patrick Wilson, Sandra Oh. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Hard Candy was produced by Vulcan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 14, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Slade
- Writers
- Brian Nelson
- Release date
- January 14, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Vulcan Productions
Hard Candy cast & crew
Hard Candy was directed by David Slade and written by Brian Nelson.
The cast features 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, and Cori Bright as Girl in Nighthawks (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Escott, cinematography is by Jo Willems, and it was produced by Michael Caldwell and David Higgins.
Is Hard Candy worth watching?
Hard Candy holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,785 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Hard Candy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hard Candy
Hard Candy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast of Hard Candy
Elliot Page
Hayley Stark
Patrick Wilson
Jeff Kohlver
Sandra Oh
Judy Tokuda
Odessa Rae
Janelle Rogers
G.J. Echternkamp
Nighthawks Clerk
Cori Bright
Girl in Nighthawks (uncredited)
Hard Candy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hard Candy in United States?
Hard Candy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Hard Candy in?
Hard Candy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hard Candy?
Hard Candy runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Hard Candy rated?
Hard Candy is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 2,785 ratings.
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