Heart Eyes
Seen it?2025 | 97 min | Horror, Romance, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Totally Killer or Stakeout, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$33 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 447K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josh Ruben
- Olivia HoltAlly McCabe
- Mason GoodingJay Simmonds
- Michaela WatkinsCrystal Cane
- Devon SawaDetective Zeke Hobbs
- Jordana BrewsterDetective Jeanine Shaw
- Gigi ZumbadoMonica
- Yoson AnDavid
- Alexander WalkerPatrick
- Lauren O'HaraAdeline
- Latham GainesNico