Hearts in Atlantis
An aging man revisits the enchanted summer when a mysterious boarder transformed his childhood friendship, first love, and courage.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- wistful
- gentle
- nostalgic
- reflective evening
- nostalgic movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film well acted and visually beautiful but ultimately slight and more atmospheric than substantial.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adult Bobby returns after his friend's death and recalls being eleven with Ted, Carol, and Sully.
Ted Brautigan befriends Bobby, shares confidences, and becomes a protective influence during the summer.
Ted possesses special powers and warns Bobby about the Low Men while the story remains intimate and innocent.
Bobby and Carol share a formative affection and a kiss described as one by which all others will be measured.
Films like Hearts in Atlantis, and why
Stand by Me
shared nostalgic coming of age drama, childhood friendship, and gentle supernatural undertones
The Green Mile
shared reflective childhood memories, emotional mentorship, and magical realism
The Wonder Years
shared wistful small-town adolescence, first love, and adult recollection of formative years
Movie Details
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Release Date
- 2001-09-28
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (649)
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins
- Anton Yelchin
- Hope Davis
- Mika Boorem
- David Morse
- Alan Tudyk
- Tom Bower
- Celia Weston
- Deirdre O'Connell
- Timothy Reifsnyder
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hearts in Atlantis about?
- An aging man revisits the enchanted summer when a mysterious boarder transformed his childhood friendship, first love, and courage.
- What is Hearts in Atlantis like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hearts in Atlantis as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hearts in Atlantis violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Hearts in Atlantis as mild.
- What did critics think of Hearts in Atlantis?
- Critics broadly found the film well acted and visually beautiful but ultimately slight and more atmospheric than substantial.
- Which films are like Hearts in Atlantis?
- Films with a similar feel include Stand by Me, The Green Mile, and The Wonder Years.
- How long is Hearts in Atlantis?
- Hearts in Atlantis runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hearts in Atlantis?
- In United States, Hearts in Atlantis streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
