Burning Hearts (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1986, Burning Hearts is a comedy film directed by Helle Ryslinge, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A comedy about the everydaylife of the 30-year-old something nurse Henriette and her life. Her boyfriend is boring and she has an affair with a violent doctor. She shares an apartment with a gay man and she is close with her brother who is a somewhat insecure and love-seeking guy. However, after some unfortunate clashes with the world, Henriette realizes she is able to stand on her own.
Who’s in it. Burning Hearts stars Kirsten Lehfeldt as Henriette, Torben Jensen as Henrik Løwe, Peter Hesse Overgaard as Ole Berg and Søren Østergaard as Bent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Burning 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 Burning Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Hearts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Hearts (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Hearts worth watching?
- Burning Hearts holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Hearts?
- Burning Hearts stars Kirsten Lehfeldt, Torben Jensen, Peter Hesse Overgaard, Søren Østergaard and Anders Hove.
- When was Burning Hearts released?
- Burning Hearts was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.
