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The Beat That My Heart Skipped

2005, French. Directed by Jacques Audiard.

Can music tame the raging soul?

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.

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Runtime
1h 47m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 510 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Beat That My Heart Skipped isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
16 March 2005
Original title
De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté
Country
France
Written by
Jacques Audiard, Tonino Benacquista
Budget
$6.4M
Box office
$9.3M
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What The Beat That My Heart Skipped is based on

The Beat That My Heart Skipped is based on Fingers, a 1978 film.

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The Beat That My Heart Skipped: quick answers

Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 510 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Beat That My Heart Skipped?

The Beat That My Heart Skipped runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).

Does The Beat That My Heart Skipped have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Beat That My Heart Skipped. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Beat That My Heart Skipped parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Beat That My Heart Skipped is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Beat That My Heart Skipped on?

The Beat That My Heart Skipped isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Beat That My Heart Skipped?

If you liked The Beat That My Heart Skipped, try Polisse, Running on Empty, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

Who directed The Beat That My Heart Skipped?

The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) was directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Romain Duris, Niels Arestrup, Jonathan Zaccaï.

What is The Beat That My Heart Skipped based on?

The Beat That My Heart Skipped is based on Fingers, a 1978 film.

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