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Heartstone

2016·Movie
2h 9min

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The summer that will change your life

A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thór and Kristján experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.
LGBTQ+ Coming-of-AgeIcelandic Fishing VillageMale FriendshipSummer RomanceEmotional VulnerabilityVisually Striking CinematographyIntimate Character StudyMelancholy ToneNature vs. Adulthood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Heartstone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heartstone legally?

Heartstone is included with a subscription to Dekkoo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Heartstone worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heartstone rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Heartstone?

2 h 9 min

Heartstone runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Heartstone?

Critics77
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Heartstone much the same way.

What language is Heartstone in?

Icelandic

It was made in Icelandic. Produced in Denmark, Iceland.

In how many countries can I watch Heartstone?

23ATBEBMCACHCIDEDKDOESFRGBIEIN+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Heartstone in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.