Heartbeat (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1938, Heartbeat is a comedy film directed by Marcel Pagnol, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
Who’s in it. Heartbeat stars Fernandel as Irénée Fabre, Fernand Charpin as Oncle Baptiste Fabre, Henri Poupon as Galubert and Orane Demazis as Françoise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Heartbeat 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 Heartbeat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartbeat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartbeat (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartbeat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartbeat worth watching?
- Heartbeat holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartbeat?
- Heartbeat stars Fernandel, Fernand Charpin, Henri Poupon, Orane Demazis and Léon Belières.
- When was Heartbeat released?
- Heartbeat was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.