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American Heart

Seen it?

1992 | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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
Right up the alley of fans of prison dramas and people who love a good family story. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Liked The Shawshank Redemption? This is a good next one. Anyone with siblings or parents will recognize something here.
The mood
Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Skip it if you like your heroes clean-cut.

An ex-convict is tracked down by his estranged teenage son, and the pair try to build a relationship and life together in Seattle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $12 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 32K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Bell

  • Jeff BridgesJack
  • Edward FurlongNick
  • Lucinda JenneyCharlotte
  • Don HarveyRainey
  • Tracey KapiskyMolly
  • Margaret WelshFreddie
  • John BoylanJanitor
  • Jayne EntwistleMonique
  • Richard JoffrayTaxi Dispatcher
  • Melvyn HaywardNormandy