Get Hard predominantly uses the fear of male-on-male sexual assault in prison as a central comedic device. Its humor often relies on homophobic panic and crude stereotypes, trivializing serious issues and reinforcing harmful perceptions without offering any counterbalancing positive portrayals or critiques. The net impact is negative.

Get Hard features a transsexual character, Alissa, whose identity is primarily exploited for problematic comedic effect. The film's humor often stems from misgendering and the protagonist's discomfort, treating Alissa's trans identity as a punchline. This portrayal reinforces harmful stereotypes and lacks dignity or complexity, resulting in a net negative impact.

The film features a character expressing ignorant and stereotypical views about Muslims as part of his misguided attempts to understand prison culture. However, the narrative clearly satirizes this character's prejudice and lack of understanding, positioning the audience to condemn his bigotry rather than endorsing the stereotypes or ridiculing the religion itself.