Young Hearts

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Young Hearts

Released Mar 14

1h 37m

Drama

Kids & Family

LGBTQ+

Romance

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Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander's heart.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

In the end there is something a little too smooth and passionless in the film... Everyone knows that young love, gay and straight, is (mostly) about heartbreak and about moving on. I’m not sure that this film really understands that.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2025

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

“Young Hearts” is a film that doesn’t traffic in big plot twists or dramatic reveals. It’s a film that treasures fragile thoughts and feelings, rare in a film these days.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 20, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Young Hearts” is buoyed by a sense of hopefulness and that there’s a comforting blanket of warmth from people around you.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 20, 2025

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Marta Medina

mundoCine

It’s that luminous, gentle tone in Young Hearts that makes it feel like a Belgian version of Heartstopper –and I mean that as a compliment– with protagonists even younger than those in the Netflix series. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2025

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James Mottram

Radio Times

While the performances are touching, with Goossens a joy to watch, the coming-of-age theme feels tired, while the notably upbeat ending (complete with cheesy anthem) undermines the more delicate work beforehand.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 19, 2025

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Writer-director Anthony Schatteman takes a sensitive, earthy approach, keeping an emotional story grounded within the youthful perspective of that first unexpected spark of genuine attraction.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2025

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Luis soots vazquez

The film is very good as a real interpretation of what happens today in the lives of young people today. la pelcula es muy buena como una interpretacin real de lo que pasa hoy en da en la vida de los jvenes de hoy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Jordan F

This is love. This is a story of truth and acceptance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Fin S

A great story of love with some drama! A great watch and I definitely recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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matthias s

**3.5★ – Young Hearts** Always in for a Belgian film, and *Young Hearts* had been on my watchlist since day one—especially with Geert Van Rampelbergh in the mix (he never misses). The plot? Exactly the kind of emotional realism we need more of. It’s a beautifully shot, sweet romance drama about first love, full of quiet moments that feel painfully honest. The acting is top-tier across the board, and the realism hits home. That said, I expected to be *wrecked* emotionally, but I wasn’t as heartbroken as I'd braced for. Maybe that’s on me. It’s a bit predictable at times, but still kept me fully invested. And yes… the ending? That had enough soul to make me cry. Flanders: more films like this, please.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Tommy L.

Young Hearts is a great movie! Lots of self discovery and that you shouldn’t be afraid to love.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Andres L

I loved the movie 🎥 it's very natural and has amazing actors 💯 %recommended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Synopsis

Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander's heart.

Director: Anthony Schatteman
Producer: Xavier Rombaut
Screenwriter: Lukas Dhont, Anthony Schatteman
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Production Co: Kwassa Films, Polar Bear
Genre: Drama, Kids & Family, LGBTQ+, Romance
Original Language: Dutch
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 37m

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