The Harder They Fall is a American Western film that revolutionizes the genre by celebrating Black cowboys and outlaws who shaped the American frontier. Directed by British musician and filmmaker Jeymes Samuel in his directorial debut, this Netflix original premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on October 6, 2021, before receiving a limited theatrical release on October 22 and hitting the streaming platform on November 3, 2021. The film boasts an all-star ensemble cast including Jonathan Majors as outlaw Nat Love, Idris Elba as the ruthless Rufus Buck, alongside Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and Deon Cole. What makes this Western uniquely compelling is that its characters are inspired by real historical figures who have been largely erased from traditional Western narratives. The story follows Nat Love seeking revenge against crime boss Rufus Buck after he’s released from prison, resulting in a stylish, action-packed showdown that combines modern filmmaking techniques with classic Western themes while honoring authentic Black frontier history.
The Harder They Fall (2021) Full Movie Analysis: Release Date, Storyline, Plot, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, Box Office Collection, Day wise Collection, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Western/Revisionist Western |
| Language | English |
| Directed by | Jeymes Samuel |
| Star Cast | Jonathan Majors Idris Elba Zazie Beetz Regina King Delroy Lindo Lakeith Stanfield RJ Cyler Danielle Deadwyler Edi Gathegi Deon Cole |
| Produced by | Lawrence Bender Shawn Carter James Lassiter Jeymes Samuel |
| Production companies | Netflix Overbrook Entertainment |
| Written/Story by | Jeymes Samuel |
| Cinematography | Mihai Mălaimare Jr. |
| Edited by | Tom Eagles |
| Music by | Jeymes Samuel |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Release date | October 6, 2021 (LFF) October 22, 2021 (United States) |
| Running time | 139 minutes |
| Budget | $90 million |
| Box office | est. $181 million |
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The Harder They Fall Movie Budget
The Harder They Fall is made on the budget of $90 million all inclusive.
| Cost | Cost Amount |
|---|---|
| Production Cost | NA |
| Prints and Advertisement | NA |
| Total Cost | $181 million Approx. |
The Harder They Fall Movie Box Office Collection
| Overall Collection | Amount |
|---|---|
| US Nett | $100.45 million |
| US Gross | $36.74 million |
| Overseas | $36.59 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $181 million |
| Verdict | Blockbuster |
The Harder They Fall movie has done overall box office collection of estimated $181 million.
The Harder They Fall Cast, Crew, Role, Salary,Remuneration & Net Worth
Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the movie.
1. Jonathan Majors as Nat Love
| Info | Nat Love |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Jonathan Majors |
| Salary Per Movie | $200,000 |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
2.Idris Elba as Rufus Buck
| Info | Rufus Buck |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Idris Elba |
| Salary Per Movie | $13 million |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
3. Zazie Beetz as Stagecoach Mary
| Info | Stagecoach Mary |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Zazie Beetz |
| Salary Per Movie | $1 million |
| Net Worth | $2.5 million |
4. Regina King as Trudy Smith
| Info | Trudy Smith |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Regina King |
| Salary Per Movie | $250,000 |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
5. Delroy Lindo as Bass Reeves
| Info | Bass Reeves |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Delroy Lindo |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
6. Lakeith Stanfield as Cherokee Bill
| Info | Cherokee Bill |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Lakeith Stanfield |
| Salary Per Movie | $400,000 |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
7. RJ Cyler as Jim Beckwourth
| Info | Jim Beckwourth |
|---|---|
| Real Name | RJ Cyler |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $700k |
8. Danielle Deadwyler as Cuffee
| Info | Cuffee |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Danielle Deadwyler |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
9. Edi Gathegi as Bill Pickett
| Info | Bill Pickett |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Edi Gathegi |
| Salary Per Movie | $ 32,000 |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
10. Deon Cole as Wiley Escoe
| Info | Wiley Escoe |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Deon Cole |
| Salary Per Movie | $8,333.33 |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
The Harder They Fall Movie Awards
| Awards | Category | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
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