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Crazy Heart (2009)

“The harder the life, the sweeter the song.”

6.9/10 · 1,222 votes 1h 52m r RomanceDramaMusic

#85 of 242 films from 2009 #596 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Scott Cooper · Written by Scott Cooper, Thomas Cobb

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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.

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Bad Blake
Colin Farrellas Tommy Sweet
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Jean Craddock
Robert Duvallas Wayne
Tom Boweras Bill Wilson
Paul Hermanas Jack Greene
Beth Grantas Jo Ann
J. Michael Olivaas Bear
Brian Gleasonas Steven Reynolds
James Keaneas Manager
Anna Felixas Barmaid
Ryan Binghamas Tony
Rick Dialas Wesley Barnes
Debrianna Mansinias Ann

Facts

Release dateDecember 16, 2009
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) — about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$47,405,566 (6.8× budget)
IMDbtt1263670

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Questions

How long is Crazy Heart?
Crazy Heart runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Crazy Heart worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,222 votes, which places it #85 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 65%) and #596 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Crazy Heart?
Crazy Heart was directed by Scott Cooper. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hostiles (2017), The Pale Blue Eye (2022), Out of the Furnace (2013).
Who stars in Crazy Heart?
Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake; Colin Farrell as Tommy Sweet; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Jean Craddock; Robert Duvall as Wayne; Tom Bower as Bill Wilson; Paul Herman as Jack Greene.
What is Crazy Heart rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Crazy Heart?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18981.

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