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The Broken Hearts Club

Timothy Olyphant (Actor), Dean Cain (Actor), Greg Berlanti (Director) Rated:
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4.7 out of 5 stars 505 ratings
IMDb6.9/10.0
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Genre Romance, Comedy
Format Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, Anamorphic, Dubbed, Dolby, Full Screen, Subtitled, Color, NTSC See more
Contributor Greg Berlanti, Ben Weber, Zach Braff, John Mahoney, Joseph Middleton, Matt McGrath, Mickey Liddell, Timothy Olyphant, Dean Cain, Andrew Keegan See more
Initial release date 2000-09-29
Language English
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A close-knit group of gay friends share the emotional roller coster of life, relationships, the death of friends, new beginnings, jealousy, fatherhood and professional success. At various stages of life's disarray, these young men share humorous and tragic relationships and always have each other to rely on.

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After viewing the gay ensemble film The Broken Hearts Club--the subtitle of which helpfully points out that it's "a romantic comedy"--you might feel as if you've been offered a discussion conundrum not unlike the kind that Mike Myers's Linda "Coffee Talk" Richman would put forward: "The Broken Hearts Club is neither romantic nor comedic. Discuss." What it is, rather, is a gay male version of Steel Magnolias, right down to the funeral scene and hospital visit. While decidedly less melodramatic than that Southern chick flick, it still aspires to a kind of big-group love-in feeling that's only vaguely comic. And romance? Well, there's some somewhere, when the characters aren't carping about how the only thing they're good at is being gay. They all wrestle with their Big Issues--should Patrick (Ben Weber) donate sperm so his sister can have a baby with her lesbian lover? Will cynical Dennis (Timothy Olyphant) finally admit he loves just-out-of-the-closet Kevin (Andrew Keegan)? How will love-'em-and-leave-'em Cole (Dean Cain) feel when he's rejected by the closeted movie star?--but to little effect, despite some snappy one-liners and occasional keen observances of gay culture. Writer-director Greg Berlanti's screenplay still feels about two or three drafts away from completion, and when faced with stalling action, he opts for a montage set to one of many Carpenters' songs (covers, not the actual hits themselves). Kudos go to the acidic Weber for infusing what could have been a whiny character with a dry, intelligent wit, and the surprisingly charming Cain, who makes Cole someone you can't really hate too much despite all his faults--it would be like hating a puppy. If only all the characters were half as appealing. --Mark Englehart

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.53 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2226242
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Greg Berlanti
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, Anamorphic, Dubbed, Dolby, Full Screen, Subtitled, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 35 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2001
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Timothy Olyphant, Dean Cain, Andrew Keegan, Matt McGrath, Ben Weber
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Joseph Middleton, Mickey Liddell
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified, French
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000560PU
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 505 ratings

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Customers find this movie sweet and enjoyable, with a good story that's both poignant and real. The ensemble cast receives positive feedback, and customers appreciate its message about friendship. They consider it a fantastic gay movie with appealing characters, and one customer notes that everything is tastefully done. The performance aspect receives mixed reviews, with several customers describing it as a poor product.

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34 customers mention "Enjoyment"34 positive0 negative

Customers find this movie enjoyable, describing it as sweet and good for laughs, with one customer noting it's a film to watch again and again.

"...that takes place just barely in the post-AIDS pandemic and is an ensemble movie that tells the separate stories of five gay friends in their mid-to-..." Read more

"...and loved it because of the mix of characters, both race and age, the comedy and I have a thing for Dean Cain...." Read more

"...you like to laugh and can feel any heart strings being tugged this movie if fun and true." Read more

"...This it! A feel-good movie about a group of gays who argue and fight among themselves every day and still remain friends...." Read more

23 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive2 negative

Customers find the movie's story quality positive, describing it as poignant and believable, with one customer noting its truthful portrayal of life experiences.

"...It may sound like a downer, but this really IS a romantic comedy and the audience knows in their heart of hearts that the former couple will come..." Read more

"...I give this movie stars because of the acting, the story and the soundtrack...." Read more

"...laugh and can feel any heart strings being tugged this movie if fun and true." Read more

"...However, this film pleases, is cute, touching, with a dash of drama. Plus, with all the bonus stuff, it makes a good DVD." Read more

14 customers mention "Cast"14 positive0 negative

Customers love the cast of this movie, praising its great ensemble and mix of characters, with one customer noting that both straight and gay audiences will enjoy it.

"I rented this movie from Netflix and loved it because of the mix of characters, both race and age, the comedy and I have a thing for Dean Cain...." Read more

"...I give this movie stars because of the acting, the story and the soundtrack...." Read more

"...To make an already long story short, there's many great actors I haven't mentioned here. "..." Read more

"One of my favorite movies as a young gay male, all alone but I felt like I was part of a group that I did not have...." Read more

11 customers mention "Message"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the movie's message about friendship, with one customer noting it's filled with witty insights.

"...It's filled with witty insights (although occasionally I knew what would come out of the character's mouths before they said it) about gay culture &..." Read more

"...on the DVD is the best commentary track I've ever come across; so informative and yet also fun on its own, reaffirming the impression one gets from..." Read more

"...gay stereotypes that plague characters today, these groups of friends sincerely seem that, with all the emotionally tense undercurrents that come..." Read more

"...It also allowed us to think back, fondly, to our younger days and some of the hard-learned lessons of the "alternative lifestyle."" Read more

4 customers mention "Gay content"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the gay content in the movie, with one noting its subtle approach.

"...But not overly done - a nice subtle gay thing. Great." Read more

"...Had deep characters and I was impressed by the cast. Great little 'gay' flick." Read more

"Fantastic gay movie..." Read more

"GREAT GAY FILM..." Read more

3 customers mention "Attraction"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie's characters appealing, with one mentioning the friendships are very engaging and another noting the actors are cute.

"...The stroy line was very good too. The friendhips were very appealing, and warm." Read more

"I love this movie. The guys are cute, the storie is unique and engaging and there are some great one-liners for those of us who speak Movie." Read more

"Perfect for the Dean Cain admirer!!!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Taste"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie tasteful and cute.

"...Everything is tastefully done. Please see this movie, you will be able to identify with at least one of the characters. A great ensemble cast." Read more

"...However, this film pleases, is cute, touching, with a dash of drama. Plus, with all the bonus stuff, it makes a good DVD." Read more

"This movie was just so real and cute. Had deep characters and I was impressed by the cast. Great little 'gay' flick." Read more

7 customers mention "Performance"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the performances in the movie, with some finding them wonderful while others describe it as a very poor product.

"...And they are. This film is driven by some wonderful performances...." Read more

"...sympathy for nor empathy with any of the characters they were all so unlikable...." Read more

"...But not overly done - a nice subtle gay thing. Great." Read more

"Very poor product, we returned first one because it would not play on our player and second one is the same, returning it for refund...." Read more

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  • Jerry Flack
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Blast From the Past
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
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    When all my gay films were on VHS tapes, "The Broken Hearts Club" was a feel good movie that I greatly enjoyed. I also thought it was a good film for men just beginning to come out regardless of age. I thank Amazon and any one else for bringing this great movie to DVD. When it first premiered 20 years ago, Roger Ebert gave it "Two Thumbs Up!" One Amazon critic noted that the subtitle, 'Romantic Comedy' was wrong on both counts. I could not disagree more. This is a big-hearted movie that takes place just barely in the post-AIDS pandemic and is an ensemble movie that tells the separate stories of five gay friends in their mid-to-late 20s. There IS romance and there IS definitely humor. If nothing else, the gay softball team is a hoot. My favorite memory from my initial viewing 20 years ago is very short. Howie realizes almost too late that his partner Marshall whom he has taken for granted for too many years is, in fact, the great love of his life. He makes an impassioned apology to his former lover and vows to wait as long as it takes for him to win back the man he has treated so thoughtlessly. It may sound like a downer, but this really IS a romantic comedy and the audience knows in their heart of hearts that the former couple will come back together for a lifetime. One of the best aspects of "The Broken Hearts Club" is the fact that the lead characters are just average gay men who are struggling to find a place to fit in a world that is not always so accepting. Like the terrific film of the same era (2000-2001), "Big Eden," this is a film to watch again and again. Now, if Amazon or Wolfe would just transfer "Friends & Family" to DVD it would be an even more perfect world.
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  • Don
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Dean Cain admirer!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2010
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    I rented this movie from Netflix and loved it because of the mix of characters, both race and age, the comedy and I have a thing for Dean Cain. He plays a great character in this hilarious movie. I forget the guys name, but the one who plays the Dad on Frasier is in this flick too. He did a great job as well. The code word that they use to identify a cute guy approaching was cool too. My life-long friend and I have a similar action but I think of him every time I see this movie. I suggest that you purchase this movie because I think that you are going to love it just as much as I do. It's kind of like the gay version of St. Elmos Fire. You will not regret this purchase.
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  • Rogue Elf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ensemble Cast
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2001
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    When I first saw this movie as a recommendation for me, I read the reviews. Most of the ones I read were not complimentary. In fact, one of them gave it only 2 stars! I give this movie stars because of the acting, the story and the soundtrack. I used to be a fan of The Carpenters many years ago but as I got older, I changed my mind. Two of their songs are featured in this movie are strategically placed and made me fall in love with the music again. Each "category" of gay life is portrayed here in an honest light with no apologies offered or given. An interesting question happens at the beginning of the film, "What does Jack see in the Purple guy?" This question eventually gets answered and it is so obvious. So what did I particilarly like about this movie? See it and the question will get answered.
    This movie is a non-threatening movie which can be seen with straight friends, family and co-workers and you or they will not be offended. There aren't any token sex scenes or obligatory nude scenes. Everything is tastefully done. Please see this movie, you will be able to identify with at least one of the characters. A great ensemble cast.
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  • golfer01
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, compassionate and revelaing...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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    Other than a few kisses there is nothing to make even a strong heterosexual person be offended. This film shows the lives of a few gay men and their friendships and trials and tribulations that go along with it. As my title states and explains this movie covers many of the same hi and low lights found in ANY relationship and friendship. If you like to laugh and can feel any heart strings being tugged this movie if fun and true.
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  • H. C. Cruzado
    5.0 out of 5 stars A group of gay men form a softball team!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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    Do you want to see a movie where gays are not persecuted, insulted, discriminated or even assassinated? This it! A feel-good movie about a group of gays who argue and fight among themselves every day and still remain friends. And John Mahoney as the team's manager is the jewel in the crown.
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  • Everybodylies
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't categorize --- just enjoy it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2014
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    This is such an entertaining look at friendship, dating, settling down but with the difference that it's not a chick flick but from the gay guy angle. It is superbly acted with Timothy Oliphant and Dean Cain as the standouts but all the supporting cast are great too. A few over the top camp moments but on the whole, it's humorous and touching with a definite feel good factor which is often missing when movies attempt this subject. Well worth a watch
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  • P. Olivier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in France on February 7, 2009
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    Ce film est est terriblement excellent. A voir et à revoir sans retenue. Les situations de joie s'entremèle aux situations de tristesses. Les acteurs y sont très beau (à mon goût), et l'histoire tiens parfaitement la route. A recommander sans retenue.
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  • Fragglebaby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Selten so einen brillianten und atmosphärisch bezaubernden Film gesehen
    Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2006
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    Er war eigentlich eine Zufallsentdeckung und ich wusste rein GARNICHT worum es gehen würde.
    Aber er hat mich sofort süchtig gemacht und ist zu einem meiner absoluten Favoriten geworden. (Neben z.B. Forrest Gump)
    Der Film ist wirklich was besonderes! Er sprüht vor Charme und es ist so ziemlich alles enthalten was eine Komödie, Liebesfilm oder Drama mitreissend macht. Aber es wirkt keinesfalls konstruiert oder in irgendeiner weise unglaubwürdig. Im Gegenteil! Es ist alles sehr realistisch!
    Die Geschichte wird glücklicherweise in keiner Phase pathetisch oder kitschig. Auch die "Lebensweisheiten" die teils in Worten oder Bildern vermittelt werden, kommen überhaupt nicht "belehrend" rüber was schon sehr ungewöhnlich ist und auch ansonsten einen dicken Punktabzug bedeutet hätte...
    Dazu stelle man sich vielleicht die Clique von "sex and the city" vor, wobei sich die oft ebenfalls sehr treffenden, geistreichen und zum schreien witzigen Kommentare aber deutlich weniger auf der sexuellen Schiene befinden. Eher könnte man sie als "knuffig" bezeichnen, weil sich die charakterlich sonst recht unterschiedlichen Freunde meist ziemlich gepflegt ausdrücken...

    Auf alle Fälle hab ich selten so oft und so herzlich gelacht!

    Der Film entführt über die gesamte Laufzeit wirklich in das
    Leben dieser Clique und ich hab mir gewünscht, dass diese Reise noch deutlich länger angedauert hätte. Denn trotz einiger Schicksalsschläge und teils unerfreulicher (weil halt realistisch dargestellter) Umstände, vermittelt die Geschichte schlussendlich nach einer wahren Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle
    ein selten so intensiv empfundenes "wohliges Gefühl".

    Ich will zum Kauf des Films raten, weil man sich daran (und selbst an den Gags) immer wieder erfreuen kann. Passend für jede Stimmungslage und Situation! Freude, Verliebtsein, Kummer, Wut....oder simpel um einen langweiligen Tag zu retten.
    Den Freundeskreis hat er auch schon in Begeisterung versetzen können.
    Man fragt sich wirklich warum so ein wundervoller Streifen kein Riesenerfolg geworden ist... Nur weil die Charaktere homosexuell sind?
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  • AM
    5.0 out of 5 stars A favourite of mine
    Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2024
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    The first time I saw this movie, I fell in love with it. It is a wonderful story of a group of guys who are gay navigating through love and life. I will never not love this movie.
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  • Adam Orbanski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Broken hearts club
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2021
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    This is a,great movie about gay people that isn't all about drag queens and aids. It's about everything, and just life for a typical group of gay friends. Very funny and touching
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