Open Heart
2013, English. Directed by Kief Davidson.
Eight Rwandan children leave their families behind to embark on a life-or-death journey seeking high-risk heart surgery in Sudan. Their hearts ravaged by a treatable disease from childhood strep throat, they have only months left to live. Open Heart reveals the intertwined endeavors of Dr. Emmanuel, Rwanda's lone government cardiologist fighting to save the lives of his young patients, and Dr. Gino, the Salam Center's head surgeon, who is fighting to save his hospital, Africa's only link to life-saving free cardiac surgery for the millions who need it.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Open Heart
Open Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 January 2013.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 January 2013
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Open Heart
21 Up
1977 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Directed by John Ford
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
28 Up
1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
35 Up
1991 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child
2023 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Class of ‘92
2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
To Kill a Tiger
2023 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Open Heart: quick answers
Is Open Heart worth watching?
Open Heart doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Open Heart?
Open Heart runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
Does Open Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Open Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Open Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Open Heart yet.
Which OTT platform is Open Heart on?
Open Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 January 2013. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Open Heart?
If you liked Open Heart, try 21 Up, Directed by John Ford, 28 Up.
Who directed Open Heart?
Open Heart (2013) was directed by Kief Davidson.