However, for the cinephile and the fan of Filipino indie cinema, Hardinero holds a certain anthropological value. It provides a raw, unfiltered look at a subsection of the industry, complete with its narrative excesses, technical flaws, and undiluted ambition. It is a conversation piece, a film that will almost certainly provoke a strong reaction, whether it's laughter, disgust, or grudging admiration for its sheer audacity.

"Hardinero" was released on , in the Philippines. The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes (81 minutes), a standard length for many indie productions of its time. The genre is categorized as both Drama and LGBTQ+. The film was last known to be available for streaming on the platform MUBI until September 2020, though it is not currently available there.

While some, like those featured on Cinemalaya or Cinema One Originals, are available on platforms like iWantTFC, others find a home on smaller, dedicated indie streaming services or film festivals.