I Heard the Bells
“The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol.”
Synopsis
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 348 DaysDecember 1, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Enck
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Enck
- Original Score
- Chad Marriott
- Original Title
- I Heard the Bells
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Sight & Sound Films, Sight And Sound Ministries, Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Enck
Joshua Enck
Chad Marriott
Steve Buckwalter
Jordan K. Graff
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Buckwalter
Director of Photography
Chad Marriott
Original Music Composer
Joshua Enck
Writer
Karen Harper
Production Design
Joshua Enck
Director
Jordan K. Graff
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Heard the Bells.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring I Heard the Bells.
Christmas
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Christian Movies
***2022***
Great American Family Original Movies List
List of all original movies on the Great American Family channel
Christmas Movies
Updated Daily during Xmas Season! Movies gathered from ~60+ external top user lists! Filters Applied: English Released IMDb Rating > 5.0 IMDb Votes >=10
Kerst 2020 2029
Similar Titles to I Heard the Bells
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.9
6.3
6.3
9.0
7.7
6.0
5.8
5.5
5.8
5.4
7.2
6.8
6.8
Anime
4.4
8.1
More Like I Heard the Bells
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About I Heard the Bells
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Heard the Bells about?
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Who directed I Heard the Bells?
I Heard the Bells was directed by Joshua Enck.
Who stars in I Heard the Bells?
The principal cast of I Heard the Bells includes Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, Rachel Day Hughes, Zach Meeker, Ava Joy Munn.
When was I Heard the Bells released and how long is it?
I Heard the Bells was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for I Heard the Bells?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Heard the Bells was composed by Chad Marriott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Heard the Bells?
I Heard the Bells holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).