Beating Heart
1940, French. Directed by Henri Decoin.
Tells the story of a young woman escaping from reform school who tries to steal a foreign ambassador's watch but ends up falling in love with him.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- 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 Beating Heart
Beating Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1940.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Henri DecoinDirector
- Danielle DarrieuxArlette
- Claude DauphinPierre de Rougemont
- André LuguetCount d'Argay, ambassador
- Junie AstorCountess Florence d'Argay
- Charles DechampsBaron Dvorak
- Roger Blin(credit only)
- Sylvain ItkineThe first thief
- Pierre FeuillèreThe second thief
- Jean HébeyPonthus
- Julien CaretteYves Calubert
- Jean TissierRoland Médeville
- Saturnin FabreAristide
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1940
- Original title
- Battement de cœur
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Max Kolpé, Hans Wilhelm
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Beating Heart
Hadewijch
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Haute Couture
2021 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young One
1960 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Chaos
2001 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Another Day
2026 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Cage
1975 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Nest
2020 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Between Two Worlds
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Enforcer
2022 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Breathe
2014 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Beating Heart: quick answers
Is Beating Heart worth watching?
Beating Heart doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Beating Heart?
Beating Heart runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Beating Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beating Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beating Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Beating Heart yet.
Which OTT platform is Beating Heart on?
Beating Heart isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1940. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beating Heart?
If you liked Beating Heart, try Hadewijch, Haute Couture, The Young One.
Who directed Beating Heart?
Beating Heart (1940) was directed by Henri Decoin and stars Danielle Darrieux, Claude Dauphin, André Luguet.