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The Normal Heart

  • TV Movie
  • 2014
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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The Normal Heart (2014)
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In the early 1980s, the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York led to an emergence of homosexual activists. With support from the medical community, they try to raise awareness about the d... Read allIn the early 1980s, the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York led to an emergence of homosexual activists. With support from the medical community, they try to raise awareness about the disease.In the early 1980s, the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York led to an emergence of homosexual activists. With support from the medical community, they try to raise awareness about the disease.

  • Director
    • Ryan Murphy
  • Writers
    • Larry Kramer
    • Ryan Murphy
  • Stars
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Jonathan Groff
    • Frank De Julio
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,770
    84
    • Director
      • Ryan Murphy
    • Writers
      • Larry Kramer
      • Ryan Murphy
    • Stars
      • Mark Ruffalo
      • Jonathan Groff
      • Frank De Julio
    • 86User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 29 wins & 55 nominations total

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    Joe Mantello and Mark Ruffalo in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Matt Bomer and Mark Ruffalo in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Jim Parsons and Taylor Kitsch in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo and Taylor Kitsch in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Joe Mantello and Jim Parsons in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo, Sean Meehan, and Taylor Kitsch in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Matt Bomer and Mark Ruffalo in The Normal Heart (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo and Taylor Kitsch in The Normal Heart (2014)
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    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Ned Weeks
    Jonathan Groff
    Jonathan Groff
    • Craig
    Frank De Julio
    Frank De Julio
    • Nick
    William DeMeritt
    William DeMeritt
    • Nino
    Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch
    • Bruce Niles
    Joe Mantello
    Joe Mantello
    • Mickey Marcus
    Sean Meehan
    Sean Meehan
    • Morton
    Stephen Spinella
    Stephen Spinella
    • Sanford
    Jill Melanie Wirth
    • Receptionist
    BD Wong
    BD Wong
    • Buzzy
    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Dr. Emma Brookner
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Tommy Boatwright
    Adam B. Shapiro
    Adam B. Shapiro
    • Bella
    • (as Adam Shapiro)
    John Mainieri
    John Mainieri
    • John
    Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer
    • Felix Turner
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Ben Weeks
    Will Bradley
    Will Bradley
    • Mario
    Chris Sullivan
    Chris Sullivan
    • Mike the Tech
    • Director
      • Ryan Murphy
    • Writers
      • Larry Kramer
      • Ryan Murphy(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Jim Parsons, who plays Tommy, also played the part in the 2011 Broadway revival, making him the only actor to reprise his role. His co-stars included Ellen Barkin, Lee Pace, John Benjamin Hickey, and Luke Macfarlane.
    • Goofs
      When Felix is riding the subway while observing a rider with lesions, the subway car is immaculately clean and graffiti free. During the early-1980s (the time this film takes place), New York City subway cars were notoriously gritty looking with graffiti covering the inside and outside of the cars. Police officers were also a common sight as crime on the subway was at an all time high. During the late 1980s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) which oversaw the city's subway services purchased a newer model from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier that was made of graffiti-proof alloys and had a different seat layout from previous trains. This model is the one used in this film.
    • Quotes

      Felix Turner: Men do not naturally not love. They learn not to.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Seth Rogen/Matt Bomer/Coldplay (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Angel Eyes
      Written by Andy Mackay, Bryan Ferry

      Performed by Roxy Music

      Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews86

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    10/10
    One of the most amazing and affecting movies ever made
    When I sat down to watch The Normal Heart, I had no idea just how much I was about to be moved, amazed, traumatized, enraged, heartbroken, and enlightened. I've been passionate about gay rights and issues ever since I knew what it was to be gay, and I had not one clue how horrible the AIDS epidemic was at its inception. The Normal Heart is an unflinching look at a horrific time in our history where human beings were treated by the masses as garbage. Literally. And that's when they were even being acknowledged at all. Every actor involved gave an Oscar-worthy performance, ironically in a movie that is not eligible for the award. Mark Ruffalo's passion jumps right out of the screen at you, and in both its most angry and its most devastating, you're right there with him. Julia Roberts gives an Erin Brockovich-like performance times ten. Jim Parsons is wonderful in the first role most of us are seeing him outside of Sheldon Cooper, both with his moments of humor and more importantly with his heart. Many kudos also to Taylor Kitsch, Joe Mantello, Alfred Molina, Finn Wittrock, and of course Ryan Murphy for his fearless and beautiful direction. But Matt Bomer... Matt Bomer is THE star among stars, pulling at every single one of your heartstrings in one of the bravest roles ever committed to film. This is without a doubt one of the most important movies you will ever see.
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 血熱之心
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Plan B Entertainment
      • Blumhouse Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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