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A Mighty Heart

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2007 | 108 min | Drama, Thriller, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Dog Day Afternoon or 21 Grams, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Favorite Independent Movie. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 SAG Award and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 78K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Winterbottom

  • Angelina JolieMariane Pearl
  • Dan FuttermanDaniel Pearl
  • Irrfan KhanZeeshan Kazmi
  • Archie PanjabiAsra Q. Nomani
  • Denis O'HareJohn Bussey
  • Harvesp Viraf ChiniwalaAdam Pearl
  • Azfar AliAsra's Boyfriend
  • Jillian ArmenanteMaureen Platt
  • Zachary CoffinMatt McDowell
  • Demetri GoritsasJohn Skelton