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Cries from the Heart

6.019942h MovieDramaTV Movie

Michael, a young autistic boy who has trouble with verbalization but a real talent for technology, uses a computer to plead for help after being molested at his school.

DirectorMichael Switzer
WriterRobert Inman
ProducersJoel S. Rice·Jack Grossbart

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Cast · Directed by Michael Switzer

MGMelissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbert
Karen
PDPatty Duke
Patty Duke
Terry
BPBradley Pierce
Bradley Pierce
Michael
MFMarkus Flanagan
Markus Flanagan
Roger
LBLisa Banes
Lisa Banes
Ms. Tolbert
RBRoger Aaron Brown
Roger Aaron Brown
Eliot
PSPeter Spears
Peter Spears
Jeff
JCJoe Chrest
Joe Chrest
Brandon Richards
CC
Christopher Conrad
Cody
TSTerrie Snell
Terrie Snell
Jury Foreman
TETroy Evans
Troy Evans
Detective Frank Bradley
SMShelley Morrison
Shelley Morrison

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Cries from the Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cries from the Heart?

Cries from the Heart is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cries from the Heart on Netflix?

No, Cries from the Heart is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is Cries from the Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cries from the Heart is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Cries from the Heart for free?

Cries from the Heart is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is Cries from the Heart based on a true story?

Yes — Cries from the Heart is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).