Murmur of the Heart
1971, French. Directed by Louis Malle.
A souffle of a movie!
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Where to watch Murmur of the Heart
Murmur of the Heart is streaming on Criterion Channel and TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Lea MassariClara Chevalier
- Benoît FerreuxLaurent Chevalier
- Marc WinocourtMarc Chevalier
- Fabien FerreuxThomas Chevalier
- Daniel GélinCharles Chevalier
- Michael LonsdaleFather Henri
- Ave NinchiAugusta
- Annie SavarinCook
- Gila von WeitershausenFreda, prostitute
- Micheline BonaAunt Claudine
- Henri PoirierUncle Léonce
- Liliane SorvalFernande
Details
- Released
- 27 April 1971
- Original title
- Le Souffle au cœur
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Louis Malle
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Murmur of the Heart: quick answers
Is Murmur of the Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Murmur of the Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Murmur of the Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Murmur of the Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Murmur of the Heart yet.
Which OTT platform is Murmur of the Heart on?
Murmur of the Heart is streaming on Criterion Channel and TCM in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murmur of the Heart?
If you liked Murmur of the Heart, try Treasure, Band of Outsiders, Me and You and Everyone We Know.
Who directed Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart (1971) was directed by Louis Malle and stars Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux, Marc Winocourt.