In a Heartbeat
The heart wants what the heart wants.
Directed by Beth David, Esteban Bravo
Produced by Ringling College of Art + Design
A whimsical, visually charming animated short about a closeted teen whose literal heart betrays his secret, blending magical-realist strangeness with genuine warmth and romantic longing.
A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.
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Questions people ask
Does In a Heartbeat end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is In a Heartbeat violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is In a Heartbeat easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is In a Heartbeat scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is In a Heartbeat sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like In a Heartbeat, and what each one shares →
Like In a Heartbeat
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as In a Heartbeat
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like In a Heartbeat, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like In a Heartbeat, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like In a Heartbeat, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
