---
title: "Heartless"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heartless-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 438340
imdb_id: "tt0429288"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Heartless (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heartless-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Heartless" (2005).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Title: Heartless
Year: 2005
Release Date (GB): 04/04/2005
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1h 33m
Plot: A vain barrister undergoes a personality change after a heart transplant. Believing this change is linked to the donor's character, he travels to a village in Scotland to learn more. He falls for the man's widow.
The source mentions a Kanye West song "Heartless" from the album 808s & Heartbreak (2008). This is irrelevant to the film overview requested, but I should be careful not to mix them up.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Heartless is a 2005 film categorized as a comedy, drama, and TV movie. It has a runtime of 1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicholas Laughland
- **Networks / Studios**: Ecosse Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Simone Lahbib** as *Amanda MacNaughton*
- **Angus Deayton** as *Harry Holland*
- **Sally Hurst** as *Rebecca Wootton-Fitzpaine*
- **Priyanga Burford** as *Laura*
- **Clive Russell** as *Ricy*
- **William McBain** as *Benny*
- **Julia St. John** as *Petra*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Heartless online?
Heartless is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Heartless worth watching?
Heartless holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Heartless and when was it released?
Heartless is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Heartless?
Heartless was directed by Nicholas Laughland.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heartless — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/438340)
- [Heartless (Kanye West song) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartless_(Kanye_West_song))

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