My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To
Seen it?2020 | 89 min | Drama, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz 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 horror fans. If you loved Sinners, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Dwight and his sister Jessie reach a crossroads over what to do about their little brother Thomas, a sickly child with a mysterious affliction.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Cuartas
- Patrick FugitDwight
- Ingrid Sophie SchramJessie
- Owen CampbellThomas
- Moises L. TovarEduardo
- Judah BatemanTurner
- Katie PrestonPam
- Waine RichesNed
- Nancy FongThrift Store Owner
- Steve BrownTall Man
- Micah WhiteWaitress