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Heartbeeps

  • 1981
  • PG
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
1.6K
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Heartbeeps (1981)
Two household robots run away and try to start a family.
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ComedySci-Fi

Two household robots run away and try to start a family.Two household robots run away and try to start a family.Two household robots run away and try to start a family.

  • Director
    • Allan Arkush
  • Writer
    • John Hill
  • Stars
    • Andy Kaufman
    • Bernadette Peters
    • Randy Quaid
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allan Arkush
    • Writer
      • John Hill
    • Stars
      • Andy Kaufman
      • Bernadette Peters
      • Randy Quaid
    • 40User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:23
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    Photos22

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    Heartbeeps (1981)
    Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Bernadette Peters in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Allan Arkush and Jack Carter in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Christopher Guest, Ron Gans, and Melanie Mayron in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Heartbeeps (1981)
    Randy Quaid, Jack Carter, and Kenneth McMillan in Heartbeeps (1981)
    Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters in Heartbeeps (1981)

    Top cast

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    Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman
    • Val
    Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters
    • Aqua
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Charlie
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Max
    Melanie Mayron
    Melanie Mayron
    • Susan
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Calvin
    Richard B. Shull
    Richard B. Shull
    • Factory Boss
    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Factory Watchman
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Helicopter Pilot
    Mary Woronov
    Mary Woronov
    • Party House Owner
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Party Guest
    Wally Ann Wharton
    • Party Guest
    • (as Ann Wharton)
    Barry Diamond
    Barry Diamond
    • Firing Range Technician and Catskil Performer
    Stephanie Faulkner
    • Firing Range Technician
    Jeffrey Kramer
    Jeffrey Kramer
    • Party Butler Robot
    Irene Cagen
    • Party Maid Robot
    • (as Irene Forrest)
    Karsen Lee Gould
    • Party Maid Robot
    David LeBell
    David LeBell
    • Forklift Driver Robot
    • (as David Gene Lebell)
    • Director
      • Allan Arkush
    • Writer
      • John Hill
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Because this movie was so poorly received at the box office, Andy Kaufman's "The Tony Clifton Story," a movie about the life and times of his alter-ego Tony Clifton, was scrapped by the movie studios.
    • Goofs
      When the Crimebuster begins spinning and shooting at Val and Aqua in the junkyard, you can see Calvin on the rear platform long before his character ( and Susan ) jump on Crimebuster to shut it down.
    • Quotes

      Val: [looking at trees] These are douglas firs.

      Aqua: That's very interesting.

      Val: Thank you.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the Universal logo, Crimebuster introduces himself for over a minute.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Taps, Cinderella, Taxi Zum Klo, Heartbeeps (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      THE BREAK
      Performed by Kat Mandu
      Courtesy of Dee Jay Productions

    User reviews40

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    Featured review
    2/10
    Worst robot romantic comedy ever
    If you like bad movies, this one's a real treat. Kaufman & Peters stagger around in robot costumes, escape slavery only to wander aimlessly, and find true robot love. I believe this is the first movie that ever made me consider walking out. I should note I was 12, and could be entertained by shiny objects.
    helpful•21
    12
    • stonem
    • Apr 30, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Herzquietschen
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Cruz, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,154,696
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $407,464
      • Dec 20, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,154,696
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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