Heartbeeps
“Meet a modern nuclear family unlike any other.”
Synopsis
Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Heartbeeps Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-15
Top Cast
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Andy Kaufman
Val
Bernadette Peters
Aqua
Randy Quaid
Charlie
Kenneth McMillan
Max
Christopher Guest
Calvin
Melanie Mayron
Susan
Richard B. Shull
Factory Boss
Dick Miller
Factory Watchman
Kathleen Freeman
Helicopter Pilot
Mary Woronov
Party House Owner
Paul Bartel
Party Guest
Wally Ann Wharton
Party Guest
Barry Diamond
Firing Range Technician / Catskil
Stephanie Faulkner
Firing Range Technician
Jeffrey Kramer
Party Butler Robot
Irene Cagen
Party Maid Robot
Karsen Lee Gould
Party Maid Robot
Gene LeBell
Forklift Driver Robot
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.18x
-$9.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Arkush
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hill
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Heartbeeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Arkush
John Hill
John Williams
Charles Rosher Jr.
Tina Hirsch
Michael Phillips, Douglas Green
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Arkush
Director
Michael Phillips
Producer
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Tina Hirsch
Editor
John Hill
Writer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
John W. Corso
Production Design
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Madeline Ann Graneto
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbeeps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartbeeps about?
Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.
Who directed Heartbeeps?
Heartbeeps was directed by Allan Arkush.
Who stars in Heartbeeps?
The principal cast of Heartbeeps includes Andy Kaufman, Bernadette Peters, Randy Quaid, Kenneth McMillan, Christopher Guest.
When was Heartbeeps released and how long is it?
Heartbeeps was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heartbeeps?
Heartbeeps had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $2.2M at the worldwide box office (0.18 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Heartbeeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartbeeps was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heartbeeps?
Heartbeeps holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).