The Good Heart (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, The Good Heart is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dagur Kári, running about 95 minutes. “Everyone needs a refuge from the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
Who’s in it. The Good Heart stars Brian Cox as Jacques, Paul Dano as Lucas, Stephanie Szostak as Sarah and Isild Le Besco as April, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Good Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Good Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Heart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Heart (2009)?
- In US, The Good Heart is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 Good Heart worth watching?
- The Good Heart holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Good Heart?
- The Good Heart stars Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Stephanie Szostak, Isild Le Besco and Bill Buell.
- When was The Good Heart released?
- The Good Heart was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.