Hearts Beat Loud

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Hearts Beat Loud

PG-13

2018

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

Music

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In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

Critics Consensus

Thoroughly sweet, comfortably familiar, and elevated by the chemistry between Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons, Hearts Beat Loud offers feel-good father-daughter drama.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

09/14/2018

4/5

Offerman holds it all together with a performance as powerful as it is quiet.

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

08/27/2018

3.5/4

Anyone who's written a song knows how much heart is poured across the sheet; Hearts Beat Loud actualizes that "overflowing of spontaneous emotion."

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Kambole Campbell

One Room With A View

08/25/2018

3/5

Hearts Beat Loud is a light, enjoyable film that washes over you - though perhaps doesn't linger in the mind long after the credits roll.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/17/2024

5/5

The deeply personal pulse that makes this movie tick is nourishment to the soul.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/07/2024

A

I cannot recommend Hearts Beat Loud enough. While the screenplay lacks exposition, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have nuance. There are many layers to these characters that come about in ways that are somewhat unexpected.

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Kate Boyle

InSession Film

07/08/2024

The music is wonderful, and I was upset its title song was not on the Oscar shortlist.

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Don S

@RT67300157 Mar 27

Boring and predictable to say the least. It is hard to believe this is the best Hollywood can come up with in today's world. These Hallmark Style films are killing the industry.

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Dario L

@RT99677448 01/17/2025

It may come across as a light-hearted movie… unless you’re a father, especially a single father. The daughter-dad relationship that Nick Offerman’s character manages to pull off is one that many of us can only dream off. It’s a lesson in deep-love parenting and sacrifice, while remaining upbeat and true to your heart and your passion. Makes the top 10 of movies to watch when you’re having a bad day as a father.

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Chuck C

@RT90339063 01/06/2025

I absolutely loved it. Very heartwarming and enjoyed the music.

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Gerry M

@GermWald 06/16/2024

You need to like or at least relate to characters in the movie - did not happen for me. Music was dull uninspired & just droned on - nothing for me here.

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Martin B

@RT44235356 02/11/2024

It's a loaded cost and a great yarn. Offerman continues to amaze for his range. As a craftsman I appreciate his woodworking skill but to see that added to all the things he can do in entertainment is mind boggling. A true renaissance man.

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Nora G

@RT62049385 01/27/2024

This is a beautiful father-daughter movie with good music.

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Synopsis

In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

Director: Brett Haley
Producer: Houston King, Sam Bisbee, Sam Slater
Screenwriter: Brett Haley, Marc Basch
Distributor: Gunpowder & Sky
Production Co: Houston King Productions, Park Pictures, Burn Later Productions, Northern Lights Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Drug References|Brief Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 13, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.4M
Runtime: 1h 37m