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A Heart in Winter

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1992 | 105 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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 romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Beautiful violin virtuoso Camille has two obsessions: the music of Ravel, and a friend of her husband's who crafts violins. But his heart seems to be as cold as her playing is passionate.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claude Sautet

  • Daniel AuteuilStéphane
  • Emmanuelle BéartCamille
  • André DussollierMaxime
  • Élisabeth BourgineHélène
  • Brigitte CatillonRégine
  • Maurice GarrelLachaume
  • Myriam BoyerMadame Amet
  • Stanislas Carré de MalbergBrice
  • Jean-Luc BideauOstende
  • Jean-Claude Bouillaudle patron de la brasserie