The Heartthrob
2019, Portuguese. Directed by Francisco Ramalho Jr..
This heartfelt comedy about 2 reunited 1/2 brothers. Handsome but underemployed actor Júlio finds himself in need of a job & place to stay. Neurotic & lonely Beto is a successful soap opera writer who hasn't left his house in 8 years. When Júlio winds up on Beto's doorstep, they find themselves capable of reigniting old resentments, but also with the possibility to fulfill the other's dreams.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 February 2019
- Original title
- O Galã
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Francisco Ramalho Jr., André Catarinacho
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How long is The Heartthrob?
The Heartthrob runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is The Heartthrob on?
The Heartthrob isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heartthrob?
If you liked The Heartthrob, try My Best Friend, Duplex, Sextuplets.
Who directed The Heartthrob?
The Heartthrob (2019) was directed by Francisco Ramalho Jr. and stars Thiago Fragoso, Fiuk, Luiz Henrique Nogueira.