The Hard Word

The Hard Word
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Scott Roberts
Produced by	Al Clark
Written by	Scott Roberts
Starring	Guy Pearce Rachel Griffiths Robert Taylor Joel Edgerton
Music by	David Thrussell
Cinematography	Brian J. Breheny
Edited by	Martin Connor
Distributed by	Roadshow Entertainment (Australia) Lions Gate Entertainment (US)
Release date	30 June 2002
Running time	102 minutes
Country	Australia United Kingdom
Language	English

The Hard Word (released in some regions as The Australian Job) is a 2002 Australian crime film about three bank-robbing brothers who are offered a role in a bold heist while serving time in prison. The film was written and directed by Scott Roberts, and stars Guy Pearce and Rachel Griffiths.

The film is not well known, but for some is a major success for Australian cinema. The plot centers around three brothers, sophisticated armed robbers led by the shrewd Dale (Pearce) who work with their long-time lawyer, Frank and corrupt police to pull off the biggest heist in Australian history. Matters become complicated when Dale begins to realize that while he's been in jail his wife, Carol (Griffiths) has been sleeping with Frank, who has schemes of his own.

The major heist is a reworking of the 1976 Great Bookie Robbery, with a number of variations, including the murders of several people.

The Hard Word grossed $2,957,456 at the box office in Australia.

A few times Butcher talk ("Rechtub klat") is spoken. At those times hard coded subtitles are used.