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The Death of the Heart

1987Movie1 h 49 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

A young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïveté and thinks of running away.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Satire
  • Melancholy
  • Psychological
  • Character Study
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Family Intrigue
  • British Literary Adaptation

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hammond
Written by
Elizabeth Bowen, Derek Mahon
Produced by
June Wyndham-Davies
Music by
Geoffrey Burgon

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Facts

May 3, 1987 · 1 h 49 min · Drama

Released
May 3, 1987
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Death of the Heart?"

Questions about The Death of the Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Death of the Heart?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Death of the Heart from Apple TV Store.

Is The Death of the Heart worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Death of the Heart okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Death of the Heart plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.