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Hearts in Atlantis

2001·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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What if one of life's great mysteries moved in upstairs?

A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
Stephen King AdaptationPoignant Coming-of-AgeDeeply NostalgicQuiet Supernatural MysteryMelancholic ToneStrong Ensemble ActingEmotional CatharsisPeriod Drama ElementsSubtle Horror Undertones

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Where can I stream Hearts in Atlantis?

In the United States, Hearts in Atlantis streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Hearts in Atlantis worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Hearts in Atlantis okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryViolence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Hearts in Atlantis plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Hearts in Atlantis a box office flop?

Budget$31 million
Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What tropes does Hearts in Atlantis use?

You Can't Go Home AgainChose the Hard RoadFinger-Snapping Street GangDeath by AdaptationShout-OutCanon WeldingTook a Level in JerkassYou Remind Me of XBig Beautiful WomanWar Crime Subverts HeroismWar Is HellAnimate Inanimate Objectand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including You Can't Go Home Again, Chose the Hard Road, and Finger-Snapping Street Gang.