Ace of Hearts

Ace of Hearts

Based on a true story of K9 heroism & family loyalty

Directed by David Mackay

Produced by Faith for Today, Reader's Digest Films

2008100 min6.4 / 10

A heartfelt drama about the bond between a police officer and his K9 partner facing an unjust threat, grounded in loyalty and the fight to save a life.

Daniel Harding is a distinguished member of the K-9 police unit. His partner and best friend is Ace, a police dog. When Ace is accused of mauling a suspect, an overzealous DA convinces police authorities that Ace should be euthanized.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ace of Hearts sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Ace of Hearts easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Ace of Hearts end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Ace of Hearts violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Ace of Hearts scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity54

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Ace of Hearts

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Ace of Hearts

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Ace of Hearts, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Ace of Hearts, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Ace of Hearts, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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