The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Beat That My Heart Skipped is a 2005 action thriller directed by Jacques Audiard, starring Romain Duris, Linh Dan Pham and Niels Arestrup. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $11.8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2006. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Jacques Audiard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wellspring Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped About?
The premise of The Beat That My Heart Skipped without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tom Seyr, a tough enforcer burdened by his father's criminal history, dreams of escaping his past. A renewed interest in classical piano offers him a path to redemption and a connection to a forgotten part of himself. He finds comfort and solace in the music, while also embarking on a passionate and forbidden romance with Aline. Torn between his dangerous profession and his desire for a new life, Tom must confront his past and fight for his future, risking everything he holds dear.
The Beat That My Heart Skipped Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- gay slur
- homosexual
- hitting head on piano keys
- watching tv
- pool scene
- climbing out of a swimming pool
- russian villain
- black bikini
- russian mafia
- france
- fiance fiancee relationship
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- male rear nudity
- dream
- financial drama
- organized crime
- piano
- pianist
- teacher
- piano teacher
- money
- friend
- french
- concert
- concert pianist
- chinese
- real estate
- prostitute
- first person title
- hit with a skillet
- foreign language adaptation
- wrecking building
- watchman
- warehouse
- violence
- underwear
- umbrella
- twenty something
- trespassing
- thug
- theater
- theater audience
- tennis court
- telephone call
- tears
- tape recording
- tape recorder
- swimming
- swimming pool
- sonata
The Beat That My Heart Skipped Cast
Romain Duris leads the cast, with Linh Dan Pham and Niels Arestrup. Directed by Jacques Audiard; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jacques Audiard
Also Starring in The Beat That My Heart Skipped
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The Beat That My Heart Skipped Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Beat That My Heart Skipped 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Beat That My Heart Skipped Plot Summary
What happens in The Beat That My Heart Skipped 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
A young man grapples with a profound conflict between familial loyalty and a deep-seated urge to uncover his emotional self in a bid for redemption from his tumultuous past. Tom, portrayed by Romain Duris, possesses a remarkable innate talent for music, and his intense piano technique is often mirrored by his volatile reactions. This aggressive aspect of his personality ironically serves him well in his job as a real estate collection agent, where survival is key.
Full summary
The whole story of The Beat That My Heart Skipped, scene by scene
The Beat That My Heart Skipped Box Office
The Beat That My Heart Skipped grossed $11.8 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $10.7 million (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.8M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $10.7M
The Beat That My Heart Skipped Awards & Nominations
The Beat That My Heart Skipped won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2006.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2006 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Film Not in the English Language
The Beat That My Heart Skipped Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Beat That My Heart Skipped.
How Well Do You Know The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What dual life does Tom lead in the film?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Мое сердце биться перестало” and “El latido de mi corazón”.
- Also known as
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- Мое сердце биться перестало
- El latido de mi corazón
- Der wilde Schlag meines Herzens
- Kun sydän lakkaa lyömästä
- Tutti i battiti del mio cuore
- De latir mi corazón se ha parado
- 我心遗忘的节奏
- Kalbim Bir An Durdu
- Halálos szívdobbanás
- Моё сердце биться перестало
- ליבי החסיר פעימה
- De tant bategar se m’ha parat el cor
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- Сърцето ми спря да бие
- Mitt hjärtas förlorade slag
- 我心遺失的節奏
- W rytmie serca
- 내 심장이 건너뛴 박동
- 真夜中のピアニスト
- De Tanto Bater Meu Coração Parou
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The Beat That My Heart Skipped FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Beat That My Heart Skipped, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Beat That My Heart Skipped released?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped was released on July 1, 2005.
Who directed The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped was directed by Jacques Audiard.
More films by Jacques Audiard Who is in the cast of The Beat That My Heart Skipped?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped stars Romain Duris, Linh Dan Pham and Niels Arestrup, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Beat That My Heart Skipped make at the box office?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped grossed $11.8 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $10.7 million international).
How is The Beat That My Heart Skipped rated?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 75 on Metacritic.
What awards did The Beat That My Heart Skipped win?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2006.
Does The Beat That My Heart Skipped have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beat That My Heart Skipped has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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