Hearts in Atlantis
Seen it?2001 | 101 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$24 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 163K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Scott Hicks
- Anthony HopkinsTed Brautigan
- Anton YelchinRobert 'Bobby' Garfield
- Hope DavisElizabeth 'Liz' Garfield
- Mika BooremCarol Gerber
- David MorseAdult Bobby Garfield
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- Deirdre O'ConnellMrs. Gerber
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