Open Hearts (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, Open Hearts is a drama and romance film directed by Susanne Bier, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.
Who’s in it. Open Hearts stars Sonja Richter as Cecilie, Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Joachim, Mads Mikkelsen as Niels and Paprika Steen as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Open Hearts 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 Open Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open Hearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Open Hearts (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Open Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Open Hearts worth watching?
- Open Hearts holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Open Hearts?
- Open Hearts stars Sonja Richter, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Paprika Steen and Stine Bjerregaard.
- When was Open Hearts released?
- Open Hearts was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.