Crazy Heart (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Crazy Heart is a drama, romance and music film directed by Scott Cooper, running about 112 minutes. “The harder the life, the sweeter the song.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son.
Who’s in it. Crazy Heart stars Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake, Colin Farrell as Tommy Sweet, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Jean Craddock and Robert Duvall as Wayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Crazy Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $47.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy Heart (2009)?
- In US, Crazy Heart 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 Crazy Heart worth watching?
- Crazy Heart holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy Heart?
- Crazy Heart stars Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall and Tom Bower.
- When was Crazy Heart released?
- Crazy Heart was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.