Mark Ruffalo drama that’s “poised to break hearts” with “perfect” cast lands new UK streaming home

The Mark Ruffalo-starring drama, Hal & Harper, is now available to stream in the UK. The show, which originally premiered on Stan last year, follows two siblings as they deal with the challenges of growing up and family issues, all while confronting past trauma.

Lili Reinhart, known from Riverdale, and Cooper Raiff, who created and stars in Cha Cha Real Smooth, are the leads in this show. Mark Ruffalo plays their father, and Betty Gilpin (GLOW) plays his partner, Kate.

People in the UK will soon be able to watch the series on ITVX, starting March 23rd.

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The film Hal & Harper received widespread praise when it was first released, with a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 31 critic reviews.

The Denton Record-Chronicle described the work as both heartbreaking and hopeful, noting it beautifully captures the idea that even during difficult times, a deep and unifying love can still be found.

The San Jose Mercury News praised the show’s cast as flawless, and Decider agreed, highlighting the strong connection between the actors as the key to Hal & Harper‘s success, making it both funny and emotionally moving.

According to JoBlo’s Movie Network, the cast of Hal & Harper – featuring stars like Mark Ruffalo, Betty Gilpin, and Lili Reinhart – is among the year’s best, and the series is predicted to be a top ten pick for 2025.

According to IndieWire, the show is at its best when it portrays intense emotions in scenes many viewers can connect with. This is largely thanks to the heartfelt and convincing performances from Cole Sprouse, Mark Ruffalo, and Aya Cash, who bring nuance to their characters’ struggles.

In a review, The A.V. Club described the series as a funny, touching, and well-acted story. While it occasionally wanders, it’s a deeply moving exploration of the idea—inspired by Leo Tolstoy—that all happy families share similarities, but unhappy families are uniquely troubled.

Hal & Harper will stream on ITVX in the UK from 23 March.

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2026-02-25 20:49