Heartbeeps (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1981, Heartbeeps is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Allan Arkush, running about 79 minutes. “Meet a modern nuclear family unlike any other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.
Who’s in it. Heartbeeps stars Andy Kaufman as Val, Bernadette Peters as Aqua, Randy Quaid as Charlie and Kenneth McMillan as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Heartbeeps has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartbeeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartbeeps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartbeeps (1981)?
- In US, Heartbeeps is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heartbeeps worth watching?
- Heartbeeps holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartbeeps?
- Heartbeeps stars Andy Kaufman, Bernadette Peters, Randy Quaid, Kenneth McMillan and Melanie Mayron.
- When was Heartbeeps released?
- Heartbeeps was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.