This Crazy Heart
Seen it?2017 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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. If you loved Richard Jewell or Seabiscuit, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When 30-ish rich kid Lenny has to take care of 15-year-old David, who’s suffering from heart disease, it’s the beginning of a wild adventure. Lenny fearlessly breaks all the rules to fulfill his young friend’s every wish.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Rothemund
- Philip Noah SchwarzDavid Müller
- Elyas M'BarekLenny Reinhard
- Nadine WrietzBetty Müller
- Uwe PreussDr. Reinhard
- Karin ThalerAstrid
- Jürgen TonkelHerr Petry
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- Lena MeckelBarbara
- Lisa BitterDr. Julia Mann
- Tesha Moon KriegSarah