
Hearts in Atlantis
What if one of life's great mysteries moved in upstairs?
Directed by Scott Hicks
Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures
A bittersweet coming-of-age drama about a boy and his mother whose lives are disrupted and transformed by a mysterious stranger with psychic abilities, blending nostalgia, danger, and the loss of innocence.
A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
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Is Hearts in Atlantis one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of films.
Is Hearts in Atlantis sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Hearts in Atlantis scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 62% of films.
Is Hearts in Atlantis easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Hearts in Atlantis violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Hearts in Atlantis end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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