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The Beat That My Heart Skipped

By Jacques Audiard

2005

Drama

1h48

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7.2/10

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4.5/5

Press

3.7/5

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Synopsis

A ruthless real estate agent discovers a passion for piano and auditions with help from a young virtuoso, but the pressures of his corrupt career threaten to derail his musical aspirations.

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Community Reviews

Opinions on 'The Beat That My Heart Skipped' are largely positive, with many praising Romain Duris's compelling performance and the film's unique blend of crime, drama, and music. Viewers are touched by the protagonist's struggle between a life of crime and his passion for piano, finding the narrative both poignant and engaging. However, some felt the mix of genres was clumsy and the plot overly complex, leading to a confusing conclusion.

👍 Romain Duris's performance is widely acclaimed.

👎 Genre blending may feel disjointed to some.

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Reviews and Comments

2 reviews
Eve Lucas
Everated ★ 3/10
September 8, 2025

LM
Louisrated ★ 8/10
February 22, 2025

Casting

Jacques Audiard

Jacques Audiard

Director

Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Tom

Niels Arestrup

Niels Arestrup

Robert

Emmanuelle Devos

Emmanuelle Devos

Chris

Linh-Dan Pham

Linh-Dan Pham

Miao-Lin

Aure Atika

Aure Atika

Aline

Jonathan Zaccaï

Jonathan Zaccaï

Fabrice

Gilles Cohen

Gilles Cohen

Sami

Mélanie Laurent

Mélanie Laurent

La petite amie de Minskov

AN

Anton Yakovlev

Minskov

Emmanuel Finkiel

Emmanuel Finkiel

Le professeur de piano

Aleksandra Yermak

Aleksandra Yermak

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