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The Great Heart

6.5193811mMovieDrama

This short film tells the true story of the heroic sacrifice of Father Damien, the Belgian priest who suffered a living death in order to bring hope and God's comfort to the lepers confined on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.

DirectorDavid Miller
WriterMorgan Cox

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Cast · Directed by David Miller

CWCarey Wilson
Carey Wilson
Narrator (voice)
TNTom Neal
Tom Neal
Father Damien (uncredited)

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The Great Heart — streaming FAQ

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Is The Great Heart on Netflix?

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The Great Heart isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Great Heart?

The Great Heart hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 18, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is The Great Heart based on a true story?

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