The Normal Heart (2014)
Kernel Score: 88% · 904 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2014-05-25
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch The Normal Heart
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Normal Heart parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Normal Heart is an unrated drama depicting the onset of the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York, including frank sexual politics and epidemic-related death.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Depicts gay relationships and sexual politics central to the HIV/AIDS crisis narrative.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Mark Ruffalo as Ned Weeks
- Matt Bomer as Felix Turner
- Taylor Kitsch as Bruce Niles
- Jim Parsons as Tommy Boatwright
- Alfred Molina as Ben Weeks
- Julia Roberts as Dr. Emma Brookner
- Joe Mantello as Mickey Marcus
- BD Wong as Buzzy
- Jonathan Groff as Craig
- Stephen Spinella as Sanford
The Normal Heart FAQ
Is The Normal Heart good?
The Normal Heart has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 904 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Normal Heart?
In the US you can stream The Normal Heart on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Normal Heart OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Normal Heart is an unrated drama depicting the onset of the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York, including frank sexual politics and epidemic-related death.
What movies are like The Normal Heart?
If you liked The Normal Heart, try Dallas Buyers Club, Midnight Cowboy, Bohemian Rhapsody and Mysterious Skin.