The Normal Heart
“To win a war, You have to start one”
Synopsis
The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.
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The Normal Heart: Trailer (HBO Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-23
Top Cast
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Mark Ruffalo
Ned Weeks
Matt Bomer
Felix Turner
Taylor Kitsch
Bruce Niles
Jim Parsons
Tommy Boatwright
Alfred Molina
Ben Weeks
Julia Roberts
Dr. Emma Brookner
Joe Mantello
Mickey Marcus
BD Wong
Buzzy
Jonathan Groff
Craig
Stephen Spinella
Sanford
Finn Wittrock
Albert
Denis O'Hare
Hiram Keebler
Corey Stoll
John Bruno
Frank De Julio
Nick
William DeMeritt
Nino
Sean Meehan
Morton
Jill Melanie Wirth
Receptionist
Adam B. Shapiro
Bella
Release History & Theatrical Window
Inside Out Film and Video Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 26, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Kramer
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- The Normal Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, 20th Century Fox Television, Ryan Murphy Television, Plan B Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Murphy
Larry Kramer
Cliff Martinez
Daniel Moder
Adam Penn
Dante Di Loreto, Alexis Martin Woodall, Jason Blum, Dede Gardner, Scott Ferguson
Department Leadership Roster
Alexis Martin Woodall
Producer
Daniel Moder
Director of Photography
Shane Valentino
Production Design
Daniel Orlandi
Costume Design
Scott Ferguson
Producer
Adam Penn
Editor
Ryan Murphy
Director
Aaron Raff
Visual Effects Supervisor
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Larry Kramer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Normal Heart
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What is The Normal Heart about?
The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.
Who directed The Normal Heart?
The Normal Heart was directed by Ryan Murphy.
Who stars in The Normal Heart?
The principal cast of The Normal Heart includes Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons, Alfred Molina.
When was The Normal Heart released and how long is it?
The Normal Heart was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Normal Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Normal Heart was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Normal Heart?
The Normal Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).