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Hearts in Atlantis

Play trailer Poster for Hearts in Atlantis PG-13 Released Sep 28, 2001 1h 41m Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Hearts In Atlantis is a drama based on Stephen King's best seller of the same name. It is the story of a mysterious man (Anthony Hopkins) who enlists the aid of a brilliant young boy (Anton Yelchin) to save his life. This friendship with a mysterious stranger forever changes the way he sees the world.
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Hearts in Atlantis is well-acted and beautiful to look at, but the movie is nothing more than a mood piece.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Above average coming of age story. Rated: 3/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone Hicks ... coats the film in a bogus idyllic mist that substitutes cheap sentiment for blunt truth. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 3, 2001 Full Review Michael Atkinson Village Voice The unblinking sympathy for kids struggling with evil and with the strange frequencies of prepubescent passion can, if your defenses are down, lay you out. Oct 2, 2001 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Inspiring without sinking into sentimentality or cliché, Hearts in Atlantis is a coming of age story that has nothing to do with sexual rites of passage or mystical quests and everything to do with the gaining of wisdom and self-esteem ... Nov 18, 2023 Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Anthony Hopkins uses his casual intelligence to deflect a dung-storm of sentimental hocus-pocus. Oct 15, 2019 Full Review Kit Bowen Hollywood.com Rated: 3/5 Nov 20, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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sparky T This movie came out almost 24 years ago. I kept that in mind whilst watching. I was happy not to remember that this was a story written by King. I find him too chatty. For the critics to call this a 'mood' piece, or whatever dirt they threw back then, they are disingenuous. The characters were flawed, innocent, crazy and somehow beautiful. This is a different kind of movie. It's not a typical trope through boy meets girl, boy has a flawed mother, there's a bully that the boy finds his strength to beat back, all tied together with Anthony Hopkins doing what he does best, playing a crazy, misunderstood, psychic, yes, psychic. Somehow, with the instincts of a moth, they all face the flames, and manage to be better or manage to die. We too, end up staring at the pain holding on to our last breath with hope. Loved this movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Chief B This is such beautiful coming of age movie. Haven't read the book so I don't know if that's the reason why it gets such poor ratings but I love this movie. The blending of different genres like horror or scifi in a way works good for me. Highly recommended! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Horror fan 4 What a great movie and a great recommendation by my Dad ( Bill Treakle) . Excellent performances and story. Tim Treakle Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review Phillip D I enjoyed it. Neat movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review Audience Member This movie is OUTSTANDING! It has shades of Stand By Me…. But entirely different at the same time. Anthony Hopkins is Brilliant as ALWAYS! This movie really took me back in time to when life seemed so much sweeter! Love the soundtrack as well. It has HEART and SOUL and I’m shocked I’ve never seen it or even heard that much about it before tonight! Movies come and go so FAST…. Don’t let this one pass you by!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Pippa D Beautifully written, directed, acted and filmed. This was a story with layers and magic. No explosions or car chases necessary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Hearts In Atlantis is a drama based on Stephen King's best seller of the same name. It is the story of a mysterious man (Anthony Hopkins) who enlists the aid of a brilliant young boy (Anton Yelchin) to save his life. This friendship with a mysterious stranger forever changes the way he sees the world.
Director
Scott Hicks
Producer
Kerry Heysen
Screenwriter
William Goldman, Stephen King
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
NPV Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, Village Roadshow Prod.
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 28, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 14, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.2M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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