Heavy-Light (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1973, Heavy-Light is an animation film directed by Adam Beckett, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. An abstract animated film in which colored, richly textured light moves in a black, three-dimensional space. The pictures and the electronic score are unified in a strict structure made of three main sections which progressively develop three subsections. The film may look like it was made using computers or video to the unaware, but it is purely the result of animation and much optical printing. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with iotaCenter and National Film Preservation Foundation in 2007.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Heavy-Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy-Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy-Light tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavy-Light (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heavy-Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heavy-Light worth watching?
- Heavy-Light holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Heavy-Light released?
- Heavy-Light was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.