Hard Shell, Soft Shell
Az works for an oyster farmer in Sète. He knows oysters by heart, he opens them by the hundreds. In one of them, Az decides to hide a ring, to ask his girlfriend Jess to marry him. She doesn't say yes. Fortunately, his band of friends are ready to do anything to help him get his head out of the water.
Where to watch Hard Shell, Soft Shell in United States
Kanopy
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Where is Hard Shell, Soft Shell streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Hard Shell, Soft Shell
Hard Shell, Soft Shell is a 2021 French-language romance and comedy film directed by Emma Benestan. The cast is led by Yasin Houicha, Oulaya Amamra, Raphaël Quenard. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Hard Shell, Soft Shell was produced by UNITÉ, France 3 Cinéma, and Canal+ and made in France. It was released on August 25, 2021.
- Director
- Emma Benestan
- Writers
- Emma Benestan, Nour Ben Salem
- Release date
- August 25, 2021
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- UNITÉ, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+
Hard Shell, Soft Shell cast & crew
Hard Shell, Soft Shell was directed by Emma Benestan and written by Emma Benestan and Nour Ben Salem.
The cast features Yasin Houicha as Azzedine, Oulaya Amamra as Lila, Raphaël Quenard as Raphaël, Samira Sedira as Taous, la mère, Tiphaine Daviot as Jessica, and Bilel Chegrani as Ahmed.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Aurélien Marra and it was produced by Caroline Nataf.
Is Hard Shell, Soft Shell worth watching?
Hard Shell, Soft Shell holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 67 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Hard Shell, Soft Shell is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hard Shell, Soft Shell
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Cast of Hard Shell, Soft Shell
Yasin Houicha
Azzedine
Oulaya Amamra
Lila
Raphaël Quenard
Raphaël
Samira Sedira
Taous, la mère
Tiphaine Daviot
Jessica
Bilel Chegrani
Ahmed
Tassadit Mandi
Kheira, la grand-mère
Diong-Kéba Tacu
Kalidou
Guillermo Guiz
Giaccomo
Holy Fatma
Najwa, la soeur
Roméo de Lacour
Roméo
Hard Shell, Soft Shell — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hard Shell, Soft Shell in United States?
Hard Shell, Soft Shell is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Hard Shell, Soft Shell on Kanopy?
Yes — Hard Shell, Soft Shell is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Hard Shell, Soft Shell in?
Hard Shell, Soft Shell is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hard Shell, Soft Shell?
Hard Shell, Soft Shell runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Hard Shell, Soft Shell rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
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