The Heart Is a Muscle
Synopsis
At a barbecue, Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing. Ryan’s violent reaction to this scare sets off a chain of events and unearths secrets from the past. A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness begins.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE HEART IS A MUSCLE Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-14
Top Cast
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Keenan Arrison
Ryan
Melissa De Vries
Laila
Dean Marais
André
Ridaa Adams
Zaheer
Danny Ross
Anees
Loren Loubser
Meghan
Robyn Rossouw
Fara
Troy Paulse
Jude
Lincoln Van Wyk
Lesley
Abduragman Adams
Father
Danielle Rhoda
Meghan's Baby
Luna Louw
Issy
Gavin Prince
Ottery Neighbour 1
Alex Cupido
Ottery Neighbour 2
Teresa Solomons
Aunty on Balcony
Muneel Jacobs
Tolla
Ayden Croy
Tolla's Sidekick 1
Garth Permall
Tolla's Sidekick 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Imran Hamdulay
- Screenplay & Story
- Imran Hamdulay
- Original Score
- Tapiwa Musvosvi
- Original Title
- The Heart Is a Muscle
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- The Star Film Company, Red Sea Fund, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Indigenous Film Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Imran Hamdulay
Imran Hamdulay, Daniel Ambor
Tapiwa Musvosvi
Kabeer Shaik
Paul Speirs
Imran Hamdulay, Khosie Dali, Brett Michael Innes, Adam Thal
Department Leadership Roster
Imran Hamdulay
Director
Imran Hamdulay
Screenplay
Paul Speirs
Editor
Kabeer Shaik
Director of Photography
Tapiwa Musvosvi
Original Music Composer
Imran Hamdulay
Producer
Khosie Dali
Producer
Brett Michael Innes
Producer
Onesimo Bam
Costume Design
Ryan Christopher Jaftha
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart Is a Muscle
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What is The Heart Is a Muscle about?
At a barbecue, Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing. Ryan’s violent reaction to this scare sets off a chain of events and unearths secrets from the past. A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness begins.
Who directed The Heart Is a Muscle?
The Heart Is a Muscle was directed by Imran Hamdulay.
Who stars in The Heart Is a Muscle?
The principal cast of The Heart Is a Muscle includes Keenan Arrison, Melissa De Vries, Dean Marais, Ridaa Adams, Danny Ross.
When was The Heart Is a Muscle released and how long is it?
The Heart Is a Muscle was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart Is a Muscle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart Is a Muscle was composed by Tapiwa Musvosvi.