---
title: "A Mighty Heart"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-mighty-heart-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1988
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Mighty Heart (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-mighty-heart-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Mighty Heart is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, History. Produced and broadcast by Plan B Entertainment, Revolution Films, Paramount Vantage. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A devoted wife fights to keep hope alive after her reporter husband's disappearance."

### Why Watch
- based on a powerful true memoir
- features dramatic tension and historical focus

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with a heavy and terrifying true story
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with terrifying and tragic real-life events.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, dramatic, historical, gripping

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Winterbottom
- **Networks / Studios**: Plan B Entertainment, Revolution Films, Paramount Vantage

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Angelina Jolie** as *Mariane Pearl*
- **Dan Futterman** as *Daniel Pearl*
- **Irrfan Khan** as *Zeeshan Kazmi*
- **Archie Panjabi** as *Asra Q. Nomani*
- **Denis O'Hare** as *John Bussey*
- **Harvesp Viraf Chiniwala** as *Adam Pearl*
- **Azfar Ali** as *Asra's Boyfriend*
- **Jillian Armenante** as *Maureen Platt*
- **Zachary Coffin** as *Matt McDowell*
- **Demetri Goritsas** as *John Skelton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was A Mighty Heart released?
The film was released in 2007.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Michael Winterbottom.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on the 2003 memoir of the same name by Mariane Pearl.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by John Orloff.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
The film includes drama, thriller, and history genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Mighty Heart — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1988)
- [A Mighty Heart (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Mighty_Heart_(film))

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