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The Normal Heart

7.720142h 13mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorRyan Murphy
WriterLarry Kramer
ProducersDante Di Loreto·Alexis Martin Woodall

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ryan Murphy

MRMark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Ned Weeks
MBMatt Bomer
Matt Bomer
Felix Turner
TKTaylor Kitsch
Taylor Kitsch
Bruce Niles
JPJim Parsons
Jim Parsons
Tommy Boatwright
AMAlfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Ben Weeks
JRJulia Roberts
Julia Roberts
Dr. Emma Brookner
JMJoe Mantello
Joe Mantello
Mickey Marcus
BWBD Wong
BD Wong
Buzzy
JGJonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff
Craig
SSStephen Spinella
Stephen Spinella
Sanford
FWFinn Wittrock
Finn Wittrock
Albert
DODenis O'Hare
Denis O'Hare
Hiram Keebler

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The Normal Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Normal Heart?

The Normal Heart is streaming on Foxtel Now and HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Fetch TV and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Normal Heart on Netflix?

No, The Normal Heart is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and HBO Max.

Is The Normal Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Normal Heart isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch The Normal Heart for free?

The Normal Heart is available on Foxtel Now and HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.