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Murmur of the Heart

1971Movie1 h 58 min

ComedyDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes94%86%

A sensual, melancholic drama movie about growing up and history.

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Story

A souffle of a movie!

This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • 1950s France
  • Sexual Awakening
  • Family Secrets
  • Psychological Intimacy
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Louis Malle
Written by
Louis Malle
Produced by
Vincent Malle, Claude Nedjar
Music by
Jean-Claude Laureux

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Facts

April 27, 1971 · 1 h 58 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
April 27, 1971
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Germany, Italy
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Scout-Out, Anachronism Stew, Immigrant Parents +9

  • Scout-Out
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Immigrant Parents
  • Modesty Bedsheet
  • Professional Sex Ed
  • Momma's Boy
  • Title Drop
  • Those Two Guys
  • Good Parents
  • Pedophile Priest
  • Bookworm
  • The '50s

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Murmur of the Heart?"

Questions about Murmur of the Heart

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Where can I stream Murmur of the Heart?

Criterion

In the United States, Murmur of the Heart streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Murmur of the Heart worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Will Murmur of the Heart make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Murmur of the Heart plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Murmur of the Heart in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Murmur of the Heart use?

Scout-OutAnachronism StewImmigrant ParentsModesty BedsheetProfessional Sex EdMomma's BoyTitle DropThose Two GuysGood ParentsPedophile PriestBookwormThe '50sand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Scout-Out, Anachronism Stew, and Immigrant Parents.