The Astonished Heart (1950): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1950 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1950, The Astonished Heart is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 85 minutes. “A daring experiment in love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.
Who’s in it. The Astonished Heart stars Celia Johnson as Barbara Faber, Noël Coward as Dr. Christian Faber, Margaret Leighton as Leonora Vail and Joyce Carey as Susan Birch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Astonished Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Astonished Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astonished Heart tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Astonished Heart (1950)?
- In USA, The Astonished Heart is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Astonished Heart worth watching?
- The Astonished Heart holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Astonished Heart?
- The Astonished Heart stars Celia Johnson, Noël Coward, Margaret Leighton, Joyce Carey and Graham Payn.
- When was The Astonished Heart released?
- The Astonished Heart was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.