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The Heart of Me

2004·Movie
1h 36min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Drama set in 1930s London with two sisters, Madeleine married to Rickie, and Dinah, who falls in love with him. Rickie and Dinah begin an affair which is to have repercussions throughout all their lives.
1930s London DramaForbidden Love AffairSisters in ConflictEmotional RepercussionsCharacter-DrivenIntimate RelationshipsComplex Family DynamicsHistorical Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Heart of Me legally?

The Heart of Me is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Heart of Me worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Heart of Me rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Heart of Me?

1 h 36 min

The Heart of Me runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Heart of Me?

Critics52
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate The Heart of Me higher (63) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Heart of Me in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Heart of Me?

5CADEGBRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Heart of Me in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.