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Crazy Heart

2009 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 6.9 · 87% critics

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A washed-up country singer battling alcoholism drifts from gig to gig until a reporter takes an interest in his story. Their growing connection, along with the pull of a steadier home life, forces him to confront his habits and consider whether he can rebuild what he’s lost.

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Details
Years
2009
Release date
2009-12-16
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
112 min
Critic score
87/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (1,194 votes)
Box office
$47,400,000
Budget
$7,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded, music-filled drama about second chances and hard-earned change, in the vein of Tender Mercies or A Star Is Born; Not for you if you dislike slow pacing or well-worn redemption stories.

Pros: heartfelt performances; honest, realistic tone; strong country songs | Cons: familiar story beats; slow, dragging pace; romance feels thin

Themes

  • journalist
  • taxi
  • country music
  • guitar
  • musician
  • alcoholism
  • singer
  • memory
  • texan
  • alcoholic
  • drink
  • guilt
  • +16 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2010
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Male Lead · 2010
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best First Feature · 2010
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role · 2010
  • Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Actor · 2009
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  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 2009
  • Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award — Best Actor · 2009
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2010 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 2010 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Original Music · 2010 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best First Feature · 2010 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best First Screenplay · 2010 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Male Lead · 2010 · nominated
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role · 2010 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2010 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Actor · 2009 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 2009 · nominated
  • National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Actor · 2009 · nominated
  • Satellite Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture · 2009 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Scott Cooper