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Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

1991·Movie
1h 28min·G
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes73%89%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.
Inspirational StoryHistorical DramaBiographicalStunt ShowPerseveranceSports MovieComing-of-AgeFemale Empowerment

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Miner
Written by:
Matt Williams, Oley Sassone
Produced by:
Matt Williams, Oley Sassone, Robin S. Clark
Composed by:
Mason Daring

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken legally?

Disney+

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?

1 h 28 min

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?

Critics73
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken higher (81) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?

7AUCAFRNLNZSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldBelated Injury RealizationPlucky GirlI Never Got Any LettersMoody MountBrick JokeHorse JumpBreak the CutieSerious BusinessSmall Name, Big EgoBlind MistakeBreak the Haughtyand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Belated Injury Realization, Plucky Girl.