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The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2006): Cast & Ratings

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The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things is a 2006 drama directed by Asia Argento, starring Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Metascore
27
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The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Asia Argento
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things About?

The premise of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Jeremiah's life is upended when his troubled mother, Sarah, returns after a long absence. Drawn into her cycle of addiction and exploitation, his innocence is threatened. He finds comfort and stability with his deeply religious grandparents, but their sanctuary is challenged as Sarah's destructive choices impact their family and test the limits of their love and faith.

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Cast & crew

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things Cast

Dylan Sprouse leads the cast, with Cole Sprouse. Directed by Asia Argento.

From the director

More from Asia Argento

More films directed by Asia Argento, best-rated first: Misunderstood and Scarlet Diva.

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Ratings

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things Plot Summary

What happens in The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the tumultuous life of Jeremiah (played by Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse) spirals out of control, his mother, Sarah (Asia Argento), embarks on a reckless path of self-destruction, prioritizing her own cravings over the well-being of her young son. An upheaval of chaos reigns as her addiction to prescription drugs and the lure of a reckless lifestyle lead to a whirlwind of uncertainty for Jeremiah, who is constantly juggled between unstable foster families and his mother’s selfish whims.

Full summary

The whole story of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things?

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The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things?

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things released?

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things was released on March 10, 2006.

Who directed The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things?

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things was directed by Asia Argento.

More films by Asia Argento

Who is in the cast of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things?

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things stars Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse.

How is The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things rated?

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has 6.2/10 on IMDb and 27 on Metacritic.

Does The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things have a post-credit scene?

No. The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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