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The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)

“Can music tame the raging soul?”

6.9/10 · 509 votes 1h 47m nr DramaCrimeMusic

#63 of 187 films from 2005 #2117 of 3803 in drama

Directed by Jacques Audiard · Written by Tonino Benacquista, Jacques Audiard

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Overview

A ruthless real estate agent discovers a passion for piano and auditions with help from a young virtuoso, but the pressures of his corrupt career threaten to derail his musical aspirations.

Cast

Romain Durisas Thomas Seyr
Niels Arestrupas Robert Seyr
Jonathan Zaccaïas Fabrice
Gilles Cohenas Sami
Linh-Dan Phamas Miao Lin
Aure Atikaas Aline
Emmanuelle Devosas Chris
Anton Yakovlevas Minskov
Mélanie Laurentas Minskov's Girlfriend
Agnès Aubéas Woman
Etienne Dirandas Old Man
Denis Falgouxas Metreur
Serge Ontenienteas Man
Sandy Whitelawas Mr. Fox

Facts

Release dateMarch 16, 2005
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Music
Original titleDe battre mon cœur s'est arrêté
LanguageFR
Budget$6,400,000
Box office$9,293,785 (1.5× budget)
IMDbtt0411270

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Questions

How long is The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 509 votes, which places it #63 of 187 films released in 2005 in this index (top 67%) and #2117 among 3803 drama titles.
Who directed The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped was directed by Jacques Audiard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Prophet (2009), Rust and Bone (2012), The Sisters Brothers (2018).
Who stars in The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
Romain Duris as Thomas Seyr; Niels Arestrup as Robert Seyr; Jonathan Zaccaï as Fabrice; Gilles Cohen as Sami; Linh-Dan Pham as Miao Lin; Aure Atika as Aline.
What is The Beat That My Heart Skipped rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/86826.

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