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Romantic drama

Open Hearts (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Open Hearts (2003) movie poster

Open Hearts is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Susanne Bier, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Sonja Richter. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including FIPRESCI International Critics' Award - Special Mention at the TIFF 2002. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.7M
award nomination
1
Metascore
77
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Open Hearts (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Susanne Bier
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Open Hearts About?

The premise of Open Hearts without spoilers.

A dedicated team of medical professionals travels to Haiti to perform life-changing surgeries on twelve children. Facing immense challenges and cultural differences, they work tirelessly to heal not only the children's bodies but also to offer hope in a chaotic environment. Through each successful operation, the team demonstrates the power of empathy, compassion, and the profound impact of human connection in overcoming adversity.

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Cast & crew

Open Hearts Cast

Mads Mikkelsen leads the cast, with Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Sonja Richter. Directed by Susanne Bier; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Susanne Bier

More films directed by Susanne Bier, best-rated first: After the Wedding, Brothers, In a Better World and Things We Lost in the Fire.

Full filmography
Ratings

Open Hearts Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Open Hearts 77 on Metacritic.

Box office

Open Hearts Box Office

Open Hearts grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $136,170 came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (92%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

US & Canada
$136.2K
International
$1.6M
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Awards

Open Hearts Awards & Nominations

Open Hearts earned 1 award nomination, including FIPRESCI International Critics' Award - Special Mention at the TIFF 2002.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Open Hearts Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Open Hearts.

Open Hearts Trailer
Cars

Cars in Open Hearts

1 car on screen: the 2000 Lexus RX 300.

  • 2000 Lexus RX 300 in Open Hearts 2000 Lexus RX 300 Minor role
Details

Open Hearts Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Otwarte serca” and “Open Hearts - Für immer und ewig”.

Also known as
  • Otwarte serca
  • Open Hearts - Für immer und ewig
  • 窗外有情天
  • Відкриті серця
  • Älskar dig för evigt
  • Für immer und ewig
  • Rakastan sinua ikuisesti
  • Te quiero para siempre
  • Hogy szeretsz?
  • Открытые сердца
  • אהבות פתוחות
  • Otevřená srdce
+6 more
  • Açık Kalpler
  • Corações Livres
  • Открити сърца
  • 오픈 하트
  • Ανοιχτές καρδιές
  • しあわせな孤独

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FAQ

Open Hearts FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Open Hearts, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Open Hearts?

Open Hearts runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Open Hearts released?

Open Hearts was released on February 21, 2003.

Who directed Open Hearts?

Open Hearts was directed by Susanne Bier.

More films by Susanne Bier

Who is in the cast of Open Hearts?

Open Hearts stars Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Sonja Richter, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Open Hearts make at the box office?

Open Hearts grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($136,170 domestic, $1.6 million international).

How is Open Hearts rated?

Open Hearts has 77 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Was Open Hearts nominated for any awards?

Open Hearts received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Open Hearts have a post-credit scene?

No. Open Hearts has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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