Get Hard

James King, a wealthy hedge fund manager, unintentionally encounters Darnell Lewis in a parking lot. Their meeting turns humorous when James gives a meager tip after delivering a motivational speech about his success.

Alissa throws an extravagant engagement party for her fiancé, James. The occasion is heightened by a surprise appearance from musician John Mayer, delighting the guests before the mood shifts dramatically.

During the engagement festivities, the FBI barges in and arrests James for fraud and embezzlement. Despite his lawyer's advice to plead guilty, James remains hopeful for exoneration.

After a trial, James is sentenced to ten years in San Quentin prison, with only 30 days to set his affairs in order. His financial assets are seized, and he faces the humiliation of house arrest.

In a desperate attempt to escape the confines of house arrest, James tries to flee but is abandoned by Alissa. This leaves him vulnerable and leads to his re-arrest by the police.

James meets Darnell again and expresses his fears about prison life. Assuming Darnell has prison experience, James hires him for $30,000 to train him to survive behind bars.

Darnell begins training James, but his lack of knowledge leads to comically ineffective sessions. These include painful lessons like pepper-spraying James and fake confrontations that yield no real results.

As training continues, James attempts to prove his toughness in front of onlookers by declaring his willingness to do 'whatever it takes to get hard.' His blunder adds to the comedic nature of his training.

With time running out, James prepares to join a gang for protection, culminating in an outrageous initiation. His identity as a rich businessman becomes a liability, putting him in peril.

Convinced of James's innocence, Darnell decides they must expose the real culprit behind the embezzlement, his father-in-law, Martin. They embark on an adventurous mission to gather incriminating evidence.

In a dramatic confrontation on Martin's yacht, James utilizes his newfound skills to fend off henchmen while Darnell protects their vital evidence. Tension escalates as they fight for survival.

During the climactic moment, Martin admits to orchestrating the embezzlement, while Alissa's involvement is unveiled. They attempt to escape on a life raft but are met with further challenges.

As James and Darnell try to escape, they are confronted by Gayle, a hired thug. Fortunately, the police arrive just in time to apprehend Martin, Alissa, Gayle, and their accomplice Peter.

After the arrests, James's sentence is significantly reduced to just six months in prison. He is relieved to have avoided the lengthy term and looks forward to starting anew.

Once released, James uses his experience to turn his life around. He partners with Darnell to help expand his car wash business, marking the start of a promising new chapter for both.