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The Heart Machine (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Heart Machine is a 2014 drama thriller directed by Zachary Wigon. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $205,715 worldwide. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
worldwide gross
$205.7K
Metascore
72
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The Heart Machine (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Zachary Wigon
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Heart Machine About?

The premise of The Heart Machine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A Brooklyn man, Cody, embarks on an intense online romance with Virginia, a woman living in Berlin. As their relationship develops, the boundaries between their virtual and real lives become increasingly blurred. Cody's growing suspicions and paranoia lead him to obsessively investigate Virginia's background, launching a dangerous pursuit of the truth that jeopardizes his mental well-being and unravels his grasp on reality.

The Heart Machine Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Heart Machine

Directed by Zachary Wigon.

From the director

More from Zachary Wigon

More films directed by Zachary Wigon, best-rated first: Sanctuary and Victorian Psycho.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Heart Machine Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Heart Machine 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

The Heart Machine Plot Summary

What happens in The Heart Machine 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 their online connection flourished into a long-distance relationship, Cody found himself enveloped in a tapestry of trust and shared laughter with Virginia. Through the virtual lens of Skype, they exchanged stories that painted a vibrant backdrop to their budding romance. However, beneath the cheerful digital interactions, cracks began to appear. Virginia’s revelation about her impending return to the New York City area in six months sparked a sense of unease within Cody, leading him to question whether everything was as it seemed. The distant wail of North American emergency vehicles echoed in his ears, amplifying his growing discomfort.

Full summary

The whole story of The Heart Machine, scene by scene

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Box office

The Heart Machine Box Office

The Heart Machine grossed $205,715 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$205.7K

International
$205.7K
Videos

The Heart Machine Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Heart Machine.

The Heart Machine - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Heart Machine?

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 online platform do Cody and Virginia primarily use to communicate?

Cars

Cars in The Heart Machine

4 cars on screen, including the 2013 Lexus GS and the Club Car Precedent.

  • 2013 Lexus GS in The Heart Machine 2013 Lexus GS Important role
  • Club Car Precedent in The Heart Machine Club Car Precedent Minor role
  • 2006 Honda Civic in The Heart Machine 2006 Honda Civic Minor role
  • 2010 Nissan Qashqai in The Heart Machine 2010 Nissan Qashqai Minor role
Details

The Heart Machine Also Known As

Also known as “하트 머신”.

Also known as
  • 하트 머신

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FAQ

The Heart Machine FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Heart Machine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Heart Machine?

The Heart Machine runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Heart Machine released?

The Heart Machine was released on October 24, 2014.

Who directed The Heart Machine?

The Heart Machine was directed by Zachary Wigon.

More films by Zachary Wigon

How much did The Heart Machine make at the box office?

The Heart Machine grossed $205,715 worldwide.

How is The Heart Machine rated?

The Heart Machine has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does The Heart Machine have a post-credit scene?

No. The Heart Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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