The Hasty Heart (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, The Hasty Heart is a drama, war and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 102 minutes. “They had 30 days to teach their hearts to behave ... !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
Who’s in it. The Hasty Heart stars Ronald Reagan as Yank, Patricia Neal as Sister Margaret Parker, Richard Todd as Cpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan and Anthony Nicholls as Lt. Col. Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Hasty Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hasty Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hasty Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hasty Heart (1949)?
- In US, The Hasty Heart is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hasty Heart worth watching?
- The Hasty Heart holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hasty Heart?
- The Hasty Heart stars Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Richard Todd, Anthony Nicholls and Howard Marion-Crawford.