Cries from the Heart (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1994, Cries from the Heart is a drama film directed by Michael Switzer, running about 120 minutes. “To cry out for help sometimes you need a special voice” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael, a young autistic boy who has trouble with verbalization but a real talent for technology, uses a computer to plead for help after being molested at his school.
Who’s in it. Cries from the Heart stars Melissa Gilbert as Karen, Patty Duke as Terry, Bradley Pierce as Michael and Markus Flanagan as Roger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Cries from the Heart has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cries from the Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cries from the Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cries from the Heart (1994)?
- In US, Cries from the Heart is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cries from the Heart worth watching?
- Cries from the Heart holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cries from the Heart?
- Cries from the Heart stars Melissa Gilbert, Patty Duke, Bradley Pierce, Markus Flanagan and Lisa Banes.
- When was Cries from the Heart released?
- Cries from the Heart was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.