Lonely Hearts (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, Lonely Hearts is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Cox, running about 106 minutes. “This is a film about two people falling in love for the very first time. She's afraid it may be too soon. He's afraid it may be too late.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this offbeat comedy, an unlikely romance develops between a flamboyant, middle-aged piano tuner and an extremely timid office worker
Who’s in it. Lonely Hearts stars Wendy Hughes, Norman Kaye, Julia Blake and Jonathan Hardy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lonely Hearts has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $777.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonely Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonely Hearts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonely Hearts (1982)?
- In AU, Lonely Hearts is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lonely Hearts worth watching?
- Lonely Hearts holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lonely Hearts?
- Lonely Hearts stars Wendy Hughes, Norman Kaye, Julia Blake, Jonathan Hardy and Chris Haywood.
- When was Lonely Hearts released?
- Lonely Hearts was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.