Hearts Beat Loud

"Music runs in the family"

2018 1h 37m EN

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 290

MusicDramaComedyFamily

Synopsis

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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.

“Music runs in the family”

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Cast

Nick Offerman
Francis James "Frank" Fisher
Kiersey Clemons
Samantha Lee "Sam" Fisher
Blythe Danner
Marianne Fisher
Toni Collette
Leslie
Sasha Lane
Rose
Ted Danson
Dave
Jesse Patch
Record Customer
Alex Reznik
Professor Berg

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brett Haley
Writers: Brett Haley, Marc Basch
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brett Haley, shot by Eric Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Keegan DeWitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Patrick Colman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons and Blythe Danner carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Music runs in the family".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7158430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brett Haley directs. Eric Lin behind the camera. Keegan DeWitt scores. Patrick Colman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Directed by Brett Haley, shot by Eric Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Keegan DeWitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Patrick Colman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons and Blythe Danner carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Music runs in the family".
8IMDB entry: tt7158430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.