A Hazard of Hearts

1987Movie1 h 30 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, tense drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs.

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Story

Where strangers are brought together by a game of chance.

In a desperate bid to cover his debts, compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley stakes his estate and his daughter's hand on a game of chance. Serena Staverley soon finds herself bound to a mysterious victor and trapped in a cliff-top manor.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • Gothic Melodrama
  • Gambling Debts
  • Forced Marriage
  • Social Class Divide
  • Intrigue & Secrets
  • Character-Driven
  • High Tension
  • Period Piece

Cast

Crew

Directed by
John Hough
Produced by
Robert Fennell

Everyone

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Facts

December 27, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · Suicide Themes

Released
December 27, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about A Hazard of Hearts

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Hazard of Hearts worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is A Hazard of Hearts good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.