The Normal Heart(2014)
“To win a war, You have to start one”
Overview
The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.
Director
Ryan Murphy
Studio
HBO Films
Cast
Mark Ruffalo
as Ned Weeks
Matt Bomer
as Felix Turner
Taylor Kitsch
as Bruce Niles
Jim Parsons
as Tommy Boatwright
Alfred Molina
as Ben Weeks
Julia Roberts
as Dr. Emma Brookner
Joe Mantello
as Mickey Marcus
BD Wong
as Buzzy
Jonathan Groff
as Craig
Stephen Spinella
as Sanford
Finn Wittrock
as Albert
Denis O'Hare
as Hiram Keebler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Production Companies
HBO Films • 20th Century Fox Television • Ryan Murphy Television
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Normal Heart?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Normal Heart (2014).
What is The Normal Heart about?▼
The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.
Who directed The Normal Heart?▼
The Normal Heart was directed by Ryan Murphy and released in 2014. It is a drama film.
How long is The Normal Heart?▼
The Normal Heart has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in The Normal Heart?▼
The cast of The Normal Heart includes Mark Ruffalo as Ned Weeks, Matt Bomer as Felix Turner, Taylor Kitsch as Bruce Niles, Jim Parsons as Tommy Boatwright, Alfred Molina as Ben Weeks and more.
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