By World Licence 
There are films that make a noise. And there are others that seep into the consciousness, slowly, deeply. Die Like a Man, available on Apple TV starting April 25, clearly falls into the latter category. A thriller with controlled tension, carried by a magnetic performance from Cory Hardrict, who agreed to speak exclusively to promote the film.
Far from a simple action film, Die Like a Man seeks to explore the dark side of a man cornered by his past. A former soldier, a self-effacing father, a broken man, the main character is faced with a heartbreaking moral choice in a world where redemption comes at a high price.
In a media interview, Cory Hardrict shared the intensity of this role:
“I carried this character with everything I had. He’s neither good nor bad, he’s human. He’s suffering, he’s fighting against himself, and that’s what I like about these kinds of films—they don’t try to give you an answer, but to make you think.”
On screen, the sobriety of Hardrict’s acting contrasts with the latent violence of the script. The film plays on silence, unspoken words, and looks. A cinema of psychological tension where every gesture is a weight, every word a potential bullet. The direction, dry and precise, sometimes evokes the style of Denis Villeneuve or Antoine Fuqua in his most restrained works.
Asked about the difficulty of slipping into the skin of such a tormented character, Hardrict confides:
“I had to dig deep inside myself to find places I didn’t want to reveal. Because this film is also about what we hide. What we repress.” He’s not just a man running with a gun, he’s a man chasing an inner peace he’s never known.”
The film is part of a wave of contemporary thrillers with a high drama content. We think of Prisoners, The Road, and A History of Violence for this ability to use brutality as a prism for interpreting the modern world. Die Like a Man stands out for its refusal of unnecessary spectacle. Here, each scene seems carved with a scalpel.
Cory Hardrict adds:
“We live in an era where images dominate everything. This film forces you to slow down, to listen, to observe. It’s almost a sensory experience. And I’m honored to be a part of it.”
With this intense work, Apple TV continues to expand its catalog to feature films with character, ones that don’t give in to the easy option. Die Like a Man isn’t just entertainment: it’s a reflection on honor, memory, and the weight of our choices.
Get ready for a brutal, poignant, and necessary inner journey. Starting April 25th.
