Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- tender
- sentimental
- wistful
- romantic movie night
- bittersweet date night
What critics said
Critics found the romance emotionally affecting despite syrupy sentimentality, implausible plotting, and leaden dialogue, with Marisa Tomei and Christian Slater widely credited for making it work.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adam learns that his diseased heart threatens the brief relationship he is beginning with Caroline.
Adam believes he was told he has a baboon's heart and treats that damaged heart as the vessel of his love.
Adam is shy and introverted, but Caroline's affection helps him open up while she recovers from repeated romantic disappointment.
Adam's heart condition emerges during the story's early development and gives the courtship a persistent sense of impending loss.
Films like Untamed Heart, and why
Dying Young
tender tragic romance centered on an emotionally guarded outsider and an earnest relationship
Love Story
sentimental romance drama balancing illness, devotion, and charismatic lead performances
The Bridges of Madison County
warm yet bittersweet romantic drama about damaged people finding emotional healing together
Movie Details
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Release Date
- 1993-02-12
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (276)
Cast
- Christian Slater
- Marisa Tomei
- Rosie Perez
- Kyle Secor
- Willie Garson
- Gary Groomes
- James Cada
- Claudia Wilkens
- Pat Clemons
- Lotis Key
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Untamed Heart about?
- A lonely diner worker and a shy dishwasher discover a brief, transformative love shadowed by his failing heart.
- What is Untamed Heart like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Untamed Heart as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Untamed Heart violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Untamed Heart as mild.
- What did critics think of Untamed Heart?
- Critics found the romance emotionally affecting despite syrupy sentimentality, implausible plotting, and leaden dialogue, with Marisa Tomei and Christian Slater widely credited for making it work.
- Which films are like Untamed Heart?
- Films with a similar feel include Dying Young, Love Story, and The Bridges of Madison County.
- How long is Untamed Heart?
- Untamed Heart runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Untamed Heart?
- In United States, Untamed Heart streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
