The Harder They Come
Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
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Is "The Harder They Come" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Harder They Come" is "Heavy" (53/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “linked to corrupt record producers and drug traffickers” (O resumo fornecido indica a associação direta do protagonista com o comércio de substâncias ilícitas.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Harder They Come" has ideological presence rated "Moderate". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 64/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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