The Good Heart
2009, English. Directed by Dagur Kári.
Everyone needs a refuge from the world.
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Good Heart
The Good Heart is streaming on Magnolia Selects in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 September 2009
- Country
- Denmark, France, Iceland, United States of America
- Written by
- Dagur Kári
- Budget
- $3.8M
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The Good Heart: quick answers
Is The Good Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Good Heart?
The Good Heart runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Good Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Good Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Good Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Good Heart is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Good Heart on?
The Good Heart is streaming on Magnolia Selects in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Good Heart?
If you liked The Good Heart, try Voicemails for Isabelle, St. Elmo's Fire, Greenberg.
Who directed The Good Heart?
The Good Heart (2009) was directed by Dagur Kári and stars Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Stephanie Szostak.