Murmur of the Heart
Director: Louis Malle
"A souffle of a movie!"
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.
Where to Watch
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Lea Massari
Clara Chevalier
Benoît Ferreux
Laurent Chevalier
Marc Winocourt
Marc Chevalier
Fabien Ferreux
Thomas Chevalier
Daniel Gélin
Charles Chevalier
Michael Lonsdale
Father Henri
Ave Ninchi
Augusta
Annie Savarin
Cook
Gila von Weitershausen
Freda, prostitute
Micheline Bona
Aunt Claudine
Henri Poirier
Uncle Léonce
Liliane Sorval
Fernande
In brief
Murmur of the Heart (1971) is a drama, comedy film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 220 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 58min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Murmur of the Heart online?
Murmur of the Heart is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart runs 118 minutes (1h 58min).
What rating does Murmur of the Heart have?
Murmur of the Heart has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 220 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Murmur of the Heart from?
Murmur of the Heart was released in 1971.
