What is The Normal Heart?
The Normal Heart is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Release date
- May 25, 2014
- Studios
- HBO Films, 20th Century Fox Television, Ryan Murphy Television
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
The Normal Heart is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by HBO Films, 20th Century Fox Television, Ryan Murphy Television. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A raw portrait of New York's early fight against AIDS and the politics that silenced it.”
- Based on true events of the 1980s AIDS crisis
- Features an acclaimed ensemble cast
- Unflinching look at sexual politics
- Intense subject matter may be heavy for some viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in the history of the AIDS epidemic and activist struggles.
The film is intense and emotionally charged, suited for mature audiences.
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What time period does the film depict?
It portrays the early 1980s during the onset of the HIV‑AIDS crisis in New York City.
Is the story based on real events?
Yes, it dramatizes the real‑world fight of gay activists and medical allies against the emerging epidemic.
Who are some of the main actors?
The cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons, Alfred Molina, and Julia Roberts.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
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