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Music of the Heart

1999·Movie
2h 4min·PG
64
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget.

After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.
Inspirational DramaMusic EducationInner-City StrugglesDedicated TeacherEmotional ConnectionViolinStudent EmpowermentOvercoming Obstacles

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Music of the Heart legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Music of the Heart worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Music of the Heart rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Music of the Heart?

2 h 4 min

Music of the Heart runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Music of the Heart based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Music of the Heart?

Critics59
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Music of the Heart higher (71) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Music of the Heart a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 55% of its budget.

What language is Music of the Heart in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Music of the Heart?

48ARATAUBEBFBGCACHCLCOCYCZDEDK+34

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Music of the Heart in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Music of the Heart use?

No Antagonist"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSurvivor GuiltTime SkipSadist TeacherBus CrashAward-Bait SongAs HimselfSave Our StudentsKitchen Sink DramaShe Cleans Up NicelyThe Big Rotten Appleand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Music of the Heart, including No Antagonist, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Survivor Guilt.