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The Violent Heart

2020·Movie
1h 42min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Fifteen years after the murder of his older sister, taciturn Daniel finds himself falling for Cassie, a vivacious high school senior in this southern gothic-inspired Romeo & Juliet story set in the American heartland.
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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Violent Heart legally?

The Violent Heart is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Violent Heart worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Violent Heart rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Violent Heart?

1 h 42 min

The Violent Heart runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Violent Heart?

Critics52
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate The Violent Heart higher (69) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Violent Heart in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Violent Heart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Violent Heart in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.