The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
1968, English. Directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
... and from this man who could not speak or hear, the girl heard many things.
Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three other central characters come to Singer for help also, each of them seeing in him a powerful force.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert Ellis MillerDirector
- Sondra LockeMargaret "Mick" Kelly
- Alan ArkinJohn Singer
- Laurinda BarrettMrs. Kelly
- Stacy KeachBlount
- Chuck McCannSpiros Antonapoulos
- Biff McGuireMr. Kelly
- Percy RodriguezDoctor Copeland
- Cicely TysonPortia Copeland
- Jackie MarloweBubber
- Johnny PopwellWillie
- Wayne SmithHarry
- Peter MamakosSpirmonedes
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Thomas C. Ryan
- Budget
- $1M
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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter: quick answers
Is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter on?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
If you liked The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, try Teen Spirit, Shadows, Permanent Vacation.
Who directed The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) was directed by Robert Ellis Miller and stars Sondra Locke, Alan Arkin, Laurinda Barrett.