The Violent Heart (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2020, The Violent Heart is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Kerem Sanga, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Fifteen years after the murder of his older sister, taciturn Daniel finds himself falling for Cassie, a vivacious high school senior in this southern gothic-inspired Romeo & Juliet story set in the American heartland.
Who’s in it. The Violent Heart stars Grace Van Patten as Cassie, Jovan Adepo as Daniel, Lukas Haas as Joseph and Mary J. Blige as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Violent Heart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Violent Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violent Heart tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violent Heart (2020)?
- In US, The Violent Heart is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Violent Heart worth watching?
- The Violent Heart holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Violent Heart?
- The Violent Heart stars Grace Van Patten, Jovan Adepo, Lukas Haas, Mary J. Blige and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
- When was The Violent Heart released?
- The Violent Heart was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.