The Normal Heart(2014)
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The Normal Heart Synopsis
The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.
The Normal Heart (2014) is a drama film directed by Ryan Murphy, released on May 25, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch and Jim Parsons. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 929 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryan Murphy
- Writers:
- Larry Kramer, Larry Kramer
- Producers:
- Alexis Martin Woodall, Scott Ferguson
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Moder
- Composer:
- Cliff Martinez
- Production:
- HBO Films, 20th Century Fox Television, Ryan Murphy Television, Plan B Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Normal Heart (2014) Trailer
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The Normal Heart Videos & Clips
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The Normal Heart: Trailer (HBO Films)
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The Normal Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Ruffalo
as Ned Weeks
Matt Bomer
as Felix Turner
Taylor Kitsch
as Bruce Niles
Jim Parsons
as Tommy Boatwright
Alfred Molina
as Ben Weeks
Julia Roberts
as Dr. Emma Brookner
Joe Mantello
as Mickey Marcus
BD Wong
as Buzzy
Jonathan Groff
as Craig
Stephen Spinella
as Sanford
Finn Wittrock
as Albert
Denis O'Hare
as Hiram Keebler
Key crew
Directed by Ryan Murphy, written by Larry Kramer and Larry Kramer, produced by Alexis Martin Woodall and Scott Ferguson.
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The Normal Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 929 ratings.
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The Normal Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Normal Heart online?
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The Normal Heart (2014) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Normal Heart?
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The main cast of The Normal Heart (2014) includes Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons and Alfred Molina. The film was directed by Ryan Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Normal Heart released?
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The Normal Heart was released on May 25, 2014 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Normal Heart worth watching?
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The Normal Heart (2014) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 929 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Normal Heart?
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