Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary
1997 · Movie · PG · 98 min · ★ 7.5 · 83% critics
This documentary follows a group of Texas locals competing for a pickup truck by keeping one hand on it longer than everyone else. As the hours drag on, the contest becomes a test of endurance, pride, and what people will push through for a chance at a life-changing prize.
Also known as Hands on a Hardbody · Hands on a Hard Body: The Documentary
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-06-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (35 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like people-focused documentaries that mix humor with empathy and a tense endurance setup, similar to Spellbound or Buena Vista Social Club; Not for you if you dislike watching prolonged, stressful competitions.
Pros: gripping endurance challenge; funny and moving moments; memorable real personalities | Cons: mean-spirited reactions possible; repetitive contest setup; uncomfortable class judgments
Themes
- competition
- texas
- based on true story
- contest
- endurance
- pickup truck
- documentary
Cast & crew
- BB
Brent Baskin
as Self (Contest Judge)
- DG
David Grotheim
as Himself (Contest Judge)
- BP
Benny Perkins
as Himself (1992 winner / contestant)
- JD
J.D. Drew
as Himself (contestant)
- NV
Norma Valverde
as Herself (contestant)
- AT
Angie Turner
as Herself (contestant)
- PP
Paul Prince
as Himself (contestant)
- RM
Ronald McCowan
as Himself (contestant)
- KP
Kerri Parker
as Herself (contestant)
- RM
Raul Martinez
as Himself (contestant)
Directed by S.R. Bindler