Hard Miles

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Hard Miles

PG-13

Released Apr 19

1h 48m

Drama

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Hard Miles tells the uplifting true story of the bicycling team at Rite of Passage's RidgeView Academy, a medium-security correctional school in Colorado. The film follows beleaguered coach Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) as he rounds up an unlikely crew of incarcerated students for a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. As the beginner bicyclists battle heatstroke, speed wobbles, and the greatest enemy of all cyclists -- a chafed crotch -- they must learn to stop fighting and ride together as a peloton. The bicycle serves not just as a means of transportation, but as a test; a way for each of these young men to see what they are truly capable of, physically, mentally, and emotionally. As caring social worker Haddie (Cynthia Kaye McWilliams) attempts to be the voice of reason, coach Greg Townsend pushes the boys to their limit, and cracks begin to form in the peloton. Ultimately, Greg's words will ring hollow unless he can apply his coaching advice to his own life and make amends with his dying father. In the sweltering desert, the boys reach a crossroads and must decide whether to continue down the path of least resistance, or take agency of their futures and pave the way to forgiveness.

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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 left in the tank.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Hard Miles hauls its tired-out premise up approximately 750 miles of winding, mountainous roads in search of a foregone conclusion.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 3, 2024

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Matthew Modine finally gets the starring role he deserves, the first that’s fully tested him since his Eighties heyday, in this true-life sports drama about the healing power of cycling.

Rated: 4/5

May 31, 2024

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

A formulaic sports movie that unfolds predictably, exactly on cue, with no surprises or upsets. But I warmed to its sensitivity; it possesses an insistence that these difficult boys are vulnerable and scared kids.

Rated: 3/5

May 29, 2024

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Ayla Ruby

Loud and Clear Reviews

If Ratatouille‘s guiding principle was “Anyone can cook,” Hard Miles’ guiding principle might as well be “Anyone can cycle.” [...] an entertaining and emotional film that will satisfy your need for sports dramas tinged with inspiration.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 20, 2024

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

In "Crooked Arrows" boys learn teamwork and manhood via lacrosse. In "The Boys in the Boat," it's rowing crew. In "Hard Miles" it's cycling. All good vehicles.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 20, 2024

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Freda Cooper

The People's Movies

Hard Miles takes us down a well-trodden path, one to redemption with the help of sport and an inspirational coach. Thankfully, we still have enough heart to respond to its visual beauty and the determination of people like Greg Townsend.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 2, 2024

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Barney K

Heart felt and nice to see the life of a great person. Lots of people were help by this great man.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Rodney G

Its an excellent movie with a very emotional story line. This movie is underrated. Why only 1 showing per day and why arent any other theaters in this area showing it?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Jackie

This movie was really good. Tugged at your heartstrings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Connor P

First of heart. The cinematography perfectly captures the awe and beauty of that region leading to the Grand Canyon. And finally, cycling. Too few movies include cycling despite it being the perfect medium to show struggle and perseverance! Beautifully done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Judy

Movie was excellent, even made some cry a tear or two. I brought a deaf gentleman with me and the closed caption option worked very well for him, If fact he asked when could we go again. Thank you for making this such a positive experience for him and for the whole group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Michelle

We really liked this movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Hard Miles tells the uplifting true story of the bicycling team at Rite of Passage's RidgeView Academy, a medium-security correctional school in Colorado. The film follows beleaguered coach Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) as he rounds up an unlikely crew of incarcerated students for a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. As the beginner bicyclists battle heatstroke, speed wobbles, and the greatest enemy of all cyclists -- a chafed crotch -- they must learn to stop fighting and ride together as a peloton. The bicycle serves not just as a means of transportation, but as a test; a way for each of these young men to see what they are truly capable of, physically, mentally, and emotionally. As caring social worker Haddie (Cynthia Kaye McWilliams) attempts to be the voice of reason, coach Greg Townsend pushes the boys to their limit, and cracks begin to form in the peloton. Ultimately, Greg's words will ring hollow unless he can apply his coaching advice to his own life and make amends with his dying father. In the sweltering desert, the boys reach a crossroads and must decide whether to continue down the path of least resistance, or take agency of their futures and pave the way to forgiveness.

Director: R.J. Daniel Hanna
Producer: Christian Sander
Screenwriter: R.J. Daniel Hanna, Christian Sander
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Pensé Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Content|Some Teen Drinking|Suggestive References|Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $375.5K
Runtime: 1h 48m

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