Hearts Beat Loud
Seen it?2018 | 97 min | Music, Drama, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh and families. If you loved Lady Bird or Hair, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brett Haley
- Nick OffermanFrancis James "Frank" Fisher
- Kiersey ClemonsSamantha Lee "Sam" Fisher
- Blythe DannerMarianne Fisher
- Toni ColletteLeslie
- Sasha LaneRose
- Ted DansonDave
- Jesse PatchRecord Customer
- Alex ReznikProfessor Berg
- Rafael PouerietOfficer Johnson
- Linda Lee McBrideCallie