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Hard Boiled Review (1992) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by John Woo · 1992 ·

Short answer

Is Hard Boiled worth watching?

Yes. Hard Boiled (1992) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

95% Editorial Rating
94% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 6m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · R 18+ (Australia) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Chow Yun-fat , Tony Leung Chiu-wai , Anthony Wong Chau-Sang , Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan , Philip Chan Yan-Kin , Stephen Tung Wai , Kwan Hoi-San , John Woo , Bowie Lam Bo-Yee , Phillip Kwok Chui
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese

Also known as 辣手神探 Hervidero À toute épreuve Fervura Máxima 첩혈속집 鎗神 Sert Polis ทะลักจุดแตก

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, crime pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Hard Boiled worth watching?

    Yes — Hard Boiled earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, crime pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    The hospital siege remains one of action cinema’s great set pieces — Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung at peak Woo intensity.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Hard Boiled about?

    A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman. They use all means of excessive force to find them.

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    Hard Boiled: frequently asked questions

    Is Hard Boiled worth watching?

    Yes. Hard Boiled (1992) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Hard Boiled?

    Hard Boiled runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

    What is Hard Boiled rated?

    Hard Boiled is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, R 18+ in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Hard Boiled?

    Hard Boiled is directed by John Woo and stars Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, Philip Chan Yan-Kin.

    What is the Metascore for Hard Boiled?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Hard Boiled is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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