Crazy Heart (2009) movie poster

Crazy Heart (2009)

"The harder the life, the sweeter the song."
ThumbScore
👍 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 90%, MC: 83) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaMusicRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,169 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
83
Cast
Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Jean Craddock
Robert Duvall as Wayne
Colin Farrell as Tommy Sweet
Tom Bower as Bill Wilson
Paul Herman as Jack Greene
Beth Grant as Jo Ann
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,169 votes. Critics gave it 86%.
Overview
When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2009 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Crazy Heart, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Scott Cooper cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Crazy Heart is a 2009 drama, music, romance film directed by Scott Cooper. When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son. The film has been rated by 1,169 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Crazy Heart delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Crazy Heart (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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