Franky
Brian Cox is excellent! As the characters transition and grow during the movie, you will laugh and cry.
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
The Good Heart(2009)
Everyone needs a refuge from the world.
6.4(99)1h 35m2009-09-11
DramaComedyRomance
The Good Heart Synopsis
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
The Good Heart (2009) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Dagur Kári, released on September 11, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Stephanie Szostak and Isild Le Besco. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Dagur Kári
- Writers:
- Dagur Kári
- Producers:
- Thor Sigurjonsson, Skuli Fr. Malmquist
- Cinematographer:
- Rasmus Videbæk
- Composer:
- Slowblow
- Production:
- Nimbus Film, Forensic Films, ShortCut Copenhagen, Palomar Pictures, Wild Bunch, ZDF/Arte, Zik Zak Filmworks, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
- Budget:
- $3,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Good Heart (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Good Heart before you stream it.
The Good Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Cox
as Jacques
Paul Dano
as Lucas
Stephanie Szostak
as Sarah
Isild Le Besco
as April
Bill Buell
as Roger Verne
Ed Wheeler
as Jonathan
Clark Middleton
as Dimitri
Edmund Lyndeck
as Barber
Daniel Raymont
as Markus
Damian Young
as Roddie
André De Shields
as Sooty
Stephen McKinley Henderson
as Psychiatrist
Key crew
Directed by Dagur Kári, written by Dagur Kári, produced by Thor Sigurjonsson and Skuli Fr. Malmquist.
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The Good Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 99 ratings.
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The Good Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Good Heart online?
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The Good Heart (2009) is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 Good Heart?
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The main cast of The Good Heart (2009) includes Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Stephanie Szostak, Isild Le Besco and Bill Buell. The film was directed by Dagur Kári. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Good Heart released?
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The Good Heart was released on September 11, 2009 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Good Heart worth watching?
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The Good Heart (2009) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Good Heart?
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Yes. The official The Good Heart trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.