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Map of the Human Heart

1993·Movie
1h 49min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

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About

Born in the magic of youth. Forged by the passions of war. Their love knew no boundaries.

In an Arctic village in 1931, British mapmaker Walter Russell selects 12-year-old Eskimo Avik as his guide. When the boy contracts tuberculosis, Walter flies him to a Montreal hospital, where Avik meets Albertine and is infatuated. A decade later, a grown Avik encounters Albertine again in London, where he's serving as a British combat pilot. Despite her relationship with Walter, she and Avik begin an affair.
Epic Romantic DramaIntercultural RelationshipsWorld War IILove TriangleHistorical SettingExploration of IdentityEmotional ComplexityVisually Striking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Map of the Human Heart legally?

You can 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 Map of the Human Heart worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Map of the Human Heart rated?

RSexual contentViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Map of the Human Heart?

1 h 49 min

Map of the Human Heart runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Map of the Human Heart?

Critics75
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Map of the Human Heart much the same way.

What language is Map of the Human Heart in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, Canada, France, United Kingdom, United States.