Crazy Heart (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Crazy Heart is a 2009 romantic drama directed by Scott Cooper, starring Jeff Bridges. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $47.4 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Leading Role and Music (Original Song), and 9 awards in all. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Scott Cooper
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crazy Heart About?
The premise of Crazy Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A weathered country singer, Bad Blake, channels his experiences into heartfelt songs, though a tough exterior masks a desire for personal renewal. His life takes a turn when he encounters Jean, an insightful journalist who recognizes the man beneath the performer and encourages him to confront his past. As Bad embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he must grapple with difficult truths and ultimately find a path toward healing and acceptance.
Crazy Heart Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- country music
- alcoholism
- musician
- journalist
- country western singer
- on the road
- based on novel
- vomiting in a toilet
- watching tv
- man wears underwear
- man wrapped in a towel
- neo western
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- backstage drama
- band the musical group
- singer
- bowling
- salvation
- drink
- doctor
- song
- bowling alley
- bar
- alcoholic
- texan
- missing child
- clovis new mexico
- biscuit
- flat tire
- country and western band
- reference to madonna
- bourbon
- telephone booth
- songwriter
- writer
- pianist
- piano
- tears
- crying
- flash forward
- dancing
- dancer
- pay phone
- mobile phone
- reckless driving
- falling asleep while driving
- guitarist
- nudity
- panties
- underwear
- autograph
Crazy Heart Cast
Jeff Bridges stars in Crazy Heart. Directed by Scott Cooper.
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Director Scott Cooper
More from Scott Cooper
More films directed by Scott Cooper, best-rated first: Hostiles, Black Mass, Out of the Furnace and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.
Crazy Heart Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Crazy Heart 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Crazy Heart Plot Summary
What happens in Crazy Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bad Blake, portrayed by Jeff Bridges, is a down-and-out country music star who finds himself grappling with the remnants of his once-glorious career. Arriving in a quaint small-town bowling alley for a low-paying gig, he first indulges in a drink and a smoke, before stopping by a gas station to pick up his preferred whiskey. Upon returning to his motel, Blake succumbs to the temptation of alcohol, leading to an intense phone argument with his manager, Jack Greene, who chastises him for his lack of new material.
Full summary
The whole story of Crazy Heart, scene by scene
Crazy Heart Box Office & Budget
Crazy Heart grossed $47.4 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 6.8 times what it cost. $39.5 million came from the US and Canada and $7.9 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.4M
6.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $39.5M
- International
- $7.9M
- Budget
- $7M
Crazy Heart Awards & Nominations
Crazy Heart won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Leading Role and Music (Original Song), and 9 awards in all.
9 wins14 nominations7 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2010 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best First Feature
- Won Best Male Lead – Jeff Bridges
- Nominated Best First Screenplay
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Oscars 2010 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Jeff Bridges
- Won Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Critics' Choice 2010 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Best Actor – Jeff Bridges
- Won Best Song
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Golden Globes 2010 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Jeff Bridges
- Won Best Original Song
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Jeff Bridges
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BAFTA 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Jeff Bridges
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Artios Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Drama
Crazy Heart Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Crazy Heart.
How Well Do You Know Crazy Heart?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the profession of Bad Blake?
Cars in Crazy Heart
13 cars on screen, including the 1977 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1977 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1977 Chevrolet Suburban Main role -
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1988 Chevrolet K-2500 Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Crazy Heart Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Loco corazón” and “我心狂野”.
- Also known as
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- Loco corazón
- 我心狂野
- Çılgın Kalp
- Сумасшедшее сердце
- Őrült szív
- Corazón rebelde
- Лудо срце
- 疯狂的心
- Шалене серце
- Inimă nebună
- לב לא שפוי
- 크레이지 하트
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- クレイジー・ハート
- 狂野之心
- Coração Louco
- Лудо сърце
- Mežonīgā sirds
- Szalone serce
- Pašėlusi širdis
- Con Tim Cuồng Say
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Crazy Heart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Crazy Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crazy Heart?
Crazy Heart runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Crazy Heart released?
Crazy Heart was released on December 16, 2009.
Who directed Crazy Heart?
Crazy Heart was directed by Scott Cooper.
More films by Scott Cooper Who is in the cast of Crazy Heart?
Crazy Heart stars Jeff Bridges.
How much did Crazy Heart make at the box office?
Crazy Heart grossed $47.4 million worldwide ($39.5 million domestic, $7.9 million international) on a budget of $7 million.
How is Crazy Heart rated?
Crazy Heart has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Crazy Heart win?
Crazy Heart won 9 awards from 14 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2010.
Does Crazy Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. Crazy Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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