Hearts Beat Loud

Hearts Beat Loud has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on fuboTV and Kanopy. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 284 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Nick Offerman is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on fuboTV and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Hearts Beat Loud is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Hearts Beat Loud land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery. Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2018. The timing in Hearts Beat Loud is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Hearts Beat Loud respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Nick Offerman anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.