Get Hard File

The film was produced on a budget of approximately $40–$44 million and grossed $111.7 million worldwide.

As James attempts to "get hard," the duo eventually realizes they must find a way to prove his innocence and identify the real culprit, Martin Barrow. Production & Commercial Performance Get Hard

The 2015 comedy film follows a wealthy businessman, James King (Will Ferrell), who is wrongfully convicted of fraud and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Terrified, he hires his car washer, Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart), to "toughen him up" for life behind bars, mistakenly assuming Darnell is an ex-felon because he is Black. Film Overview & Plot The film was produced on a budget of

Darnell, who has never actually been to prison, turns James’s estate into a "prison theme park" to simulate riots and yard life. Terrified, he hires his car washer, Darnell Lewis

It had a strong opening weekend of $33.8 million , the third-highest for a live-action Ferrell film at the time.

The film received reviews from critics but was more warmly received by audiences.