Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
2013 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 7.2 · 67% critics
On the coldest day in history, a boy is born with a frozen heart, and a midwife replaces it with a cuckoo clock. He must follow strict rules to keep it safe, but meeting a girl puts his feelings—and that delicate balance—at risk.
Also known as The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
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Details
- Original title
- Jack et la mécanique du cœur
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2014-01-29
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (759 votes)
About
Pick it if you want a whimsical, musical fantasy with striking visuals and strong emotions, but Not for you if you dislike surreal confusion or musicals like A Monster in Paris or Strings.
Pros: expressive animation; memorable music; heartfelt emotion | Cons: odd, confusing plot; divisive musical style; some dislike endings
Themes
- musical
- sad story
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Animated Feature Film · 2014 · nominated
Cast & crew
Mathias Malzieu
as Jack (voice)
Olivia Ruiz
as Miss Acacia (voice)
Grand Corps Malade
as Joe (voice)
Jean Rochefort
as Méliès (voice)
Emily Loizeau
as Madeleine #2 (voice)
Rossy de Palma
as Luna (voice)
Babet
as Anna (voice)
Marie Vincent
as Madeleine #1 (voice)
Dani
as Brigitte Helm (voice)
Arthur H.
as Arthur (voice)
Directed by Mathias Malzieu, Stéphane Berla