Heart of the Beholder (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2005, Heart of the Beholder is a drama film directed by Ken Tipton, running about 106 minutes. “The movie Hollywood doesn't want you to see!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of a family who opened the first videocassette rental stores in St. Louis in 1980. The family was ruined by a corrupt prosecutor who had been blackmailed by a religious group because the family refused to remove Martin Scorsese's controversial film, "The Last Temptation of Christ", from their stores.
Who’s in it. Heart of the Beholder stars April Barnett as Rhonda, Carrie Armstrong as Vesta, Priscilla Barnes as Miss Olivia and Sarah Joy Brown as Diane Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Heart of the Beholder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heart of the Beholder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heart of the Beholder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heart of the Beholder (2005)?
- In US, Heart of the Beholder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heart of the Beholder worth watching?
- Heart of the Beholder holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heart of the Beholder?
- Heart of the Beholder stars April Barnett, Carrie Armstrong, Priscilla Barnes, Sarah Joy Brown and Conrad Bachmann.
- When was Heart of the Beholder released?
- Heart of the Beholder was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.