A Heartbeat Away
Seen it?2011 | 91 min | Comedy, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for music lovers and fans of a well-timed joke. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Fans of Bo Burnham: Make Happy or A Mighty Wind should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
A young aspiring rock guitarist is forced to become the musical director of the local marching band when his father is hit by a bus just four weeks before a major competition.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
0% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$119K worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gale Edwards
- Sebastian GregoryKevin Flack
- Isabel LucasMandy Riddick
- William ZappaEdwin Flack
- Roy BillingGeorge
- Tammy MacintoshGrace Flack
- Kerry WalkerDawn
- Colin FrielsMayor Riddick
- Terry CamilleriGino
- Levi MillerBoy Fishing
- Neil MelvilleTommy