The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
“... 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.
Where to watch The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter in United States
Can I watch The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter in United States? The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
About The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is a 1968 English-language drama film directed by Robert Ellis Miller. The cast is led by Sondra Locke, Alan Arkin, Laurinda Barrett. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter was produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts and made in United States of America. It was released on July 31, 1968, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Writers
- Thomas C. Ryan
- Release date
- July 31, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter cast & crew
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter was directed by Robert Ellis Miller and written by Thomas C. Ryan.
The cast features Sondra Locke as Margaret "Mick" Kelly, Alan Arkin as John Singer, Laurinda Barrett as Mrs. Kelly, Stacy Keach as Blount, Chuck McCann as Spiros Antonapoulos, and Biff McGuire as Mr. Kelly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by James Wong Howe, and it was produced by Thomas C. Ryan and Marc Merson.
Is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter worth watching?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 51 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
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Cast of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Sondra Locke
Margaret "Mick" Kelly
Alan Arkin
John Singer
Laurinda Barrett
Mrs. Kelly
Stacy Keach
Blount
Chuck McCann
Spiros Antonapoulos
Biff McGuire
Mr. Kelly
Percy Rodriguez
Doctor Copeland
Cicely Tyson
Portia Copeland
Jackie Marlowe
Bubber
Johnny Popwell
Willie
Wayne Smith
Harry
Peter Mamakos
Spirmonedes
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter in United States?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter in?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter rated?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is rated G. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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