Heart of Lightness (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2014, Heart of Lightness is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Vardøen, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. 9 British actors arrive in the far north of Norway to act the Ibsen play "Lady From The Sea". They have never been in Norway before and have no idea that the sun won't set for the next month.
Who’s in it. Heart of Lightness stars Sam Heughan as Lyngstrand, Laura Donnelly as Elida, James Bachman as Max Buchanan and Matt Ryan as Stranger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Heart of Lightness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heart of Lightness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heart of Lightness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heart of Lightness (2014)?
- In US, Heart of Lightness 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 Heart of Lightness worth watching?
- Heart of Lightness holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heart of Lightness?
- Heart of Lightness stars Sam Heughan, Laura Donnelly, James Bachman, Matt Ryan and Michael Colgan.
- When was Heart of Lightness released?
- Heart of Lightness was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.