Sign up
Trailer

Hearts Beat Loud

2018Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DramaMusic
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes92%74%

A heartwarming, uplifting music movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout score and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

Music runs in the family

In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Father-Daughter Story
  • Indie Music Drama
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Brooklyn Setting
  • Musical Journey
  • Positive & Uplifting
  • Character-Driven
  • Sweet & Charming
  • Relatable Life Transitions

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Brett Haley
Written by
Brett Haley, Marc Basch
Produced by
Sam Slater, Sam Bisbee, Houston King
Music by
Keegan DeWitt

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 8, 2018 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
June 8, 2018
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Music, Drama, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
107 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, And Starring, Big Applesauce +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • And Starring
  • Big Applesauce
  • Both Sides Have a Point
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Foil
  • Grief Song
  • Instant Web Hit
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Tomboyish Name
  • Wacky Parent, Serious Child
  • Title Drop

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hearts Beat Loud?"

Questions about Hearts Beat Loud

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hearts Beat Loud?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

In the United States, Hearts Beat Loud streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Hearts Beat Loud worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Hearts Beat Loud okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Hearts Beat Loud make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Hearts Beat Loud?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Hearts Beat Loud use?

Actor AllusionAnd StarringBig ApplesauceBoth Sides Have a PointComing of Age StoryFoilGrief SongInstant Web HitThe Lost LenoreTomboyish NameWacky Parent, Serious ChildTitle Dropand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Actor Allusion, And Starring, and Big Applesauce.