Harder Than the Rock

Audience Reviews

View All (25) audience reviews

Rich C As a NW London lad, it was amazing to hear the genesis of this band. A fabulous thought provoking, informative and emotive doc. Full of feeling, belief and downright fabulous music. An essential musical documentary to add to your collections. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review Suzanne D Harder than the Rock is a captivating documentary about the first UK band to fully embrace the emerging reggae sound from Jamaica—The Cimarons. Pioneers of UK reggae, The Cimarons played a crucial role in shaping the genre, influencing countless British reggae bands that followed. Over the years, they’ve worked with some of the biggest names in reggae, including Bob Marley, Toots & The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and The Pioneers, to name just a few. Named after one of their songs, Harder than the Rock takes you on a journey from their beginnings in 1976 to the present day, uncovering why they haven’t received the recognition they truly deserve. Featuring a rich blend of classic tracks, rare archive footage, and glimpses of their current live performances—including their newest member, Michael Arkk—this documentary is a must-watch for any reggae fan. Expect an emotional ride through the highs and lows of their career. The Cimarons' story deserves to be heard, and hopefully, this film will help bring them the recognition they have long earned. A follow-up would be more than welcome, as there are undoubtedly more stories to tell. This gets a solid 10/10 from me—it has inspired me to dive deeper into their music and history. If you love reggae, you won’t regret watching it. It will expand your knowledge and appreciation of the genre. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Pamiel S This a true come come back documentary showcasing the the extraordinary talent and longevity of the historical Cimmarons. I think their story will make a grat movie. Jah ❤️ love! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Chloe C Truly captivating and heartwarming film so beautifully put together in a way that perfectly captures the authenticity of this incredible band and their pure desire to create without expectations. Inspiring and moving - would and will definitely watch again and again. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Jon H Great band, great film Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Ruth P Top film, even if you're not a reggae fan! Brilliantly cut together music documentary. If you like reggae, you'll adore this film, but I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews

Harder Than the Rock

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW