7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
Overview
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film subtly aligns with progressive values through its positive and normalized depiction of an LGBTQ+ relationship, integrated naturally within a broader narrative of family, personal growth, and the pursuit of artistic passion.
The movie features a prominent lesbian main character and an interracial family dynamic, demonstrating intentional diversity in its casting and character design. While the narrative positively portrays traditional identities, it naturally integrates and normalizes these diverse elements without making them a central point of critique.
Secondary
Hearts Beat Loud offers a positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through Sam, the protagonist's lesbian daughter. Her relationship with Rose is depicted with normalcy and warmth, and her family's unconditional acceptance highlights a supportive environment, integrating her identity seamlessly into the story without conflict.
There is not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters and themes. Without specific plot points or character arcs, a definitive rating cannot be provided.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hearts Beat Loud is an original film without prior source material or established characters. Therefore, all characters are new creations, and no instances of gender swapping, as defined, are present.
Hearts Beat Loud is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical race to deviate from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.2
6.5
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