Heart Beat (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Heart Beat is a drama film directed by John Byrum, running about 110 minutes. “They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Who’s in it. Heart Beat stars Nick Nolte as Neal Cassady, John Heard as Jack Kerouac, Sissy Spacek as Carolyn Cassady and Ray Sharkey as Ira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Heart Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Heart Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heart Beat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heart Beat (1980)?
- In US, Heart Beat is available to 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 Heart Beat worth watching?
- Heart Beat holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Beat?
- Heart Beat stars Nick Nolte, John Heard, Sissy Spacek, Ray Sharkey and Ann Dusenberry.
- When was Heart Beat released?
- Heart Beat was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.