The Normal Heart (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2014, The Normal Heart is a drama film directed by Ryan Murphy, running about 133 minutes. “To win a war, You have to start one” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.
Who’s in it. The Normal Heart stars Mark Ruffalo as Ned Weeks, Jim Parsons as Tommy Boatwright, Matt Bomer as Felix Turner and Julia Roberts as Dr. Emma Brookner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Normal Heart has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 The Normal Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Normal Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Normal Heart (2014)?
- In US, The Normal Heart is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 The Normal Heart worth watching?
- The Normal Heart holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Normal Heart?
- The Normal Heart stars Mark Ruffalo, Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, Julia Roberts and Jonathan Groff.
- When was The Normal Heart released?
- The Normal Heart was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.