Heartthrob (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Heartthrob is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Chris Sivertson, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Sam Maddox, a troubled girl whose father committed suicide, has earned a reputation at her high school for being a bit promiscuous. When Sam begins seeing brilliant, MIT-bound Henry Sinclair, the two opposites really attract. Although Sam doesn't realize it, Henry is in the grip of an insane romantic obsession, and he will kill anyone who tries to put an end to his star-crossed - and increasingly deadly - romance.
Who’s in it. Heartthrob stars Aubrey Peeples as Sam Maddox, Keir Gilchrist as Henry Sinclair, Peter Facinelli as Mr. Rickett and Jimmy Bennett as Dustin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Heartthrob has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $90M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Heartthrob page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartthrob tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartthrob (2017)?
- In US, Heartthrob is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Heartthrob worth watching?
- Heartthrob holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartthrob?
- Heartthrob stars Aubrey Peeples, Keir Gilchrist, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Bennett and Ione Skye.
- When was Heartthrob released?
- Heartthrob was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.