Hearts in Atlantis
What if one of life's great mysteries moved in upstairs?
PG-13 2001 · 101 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama
A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
Directed by Scott Hicks · Written by William Goldman
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Anthony Hopkins Ted Brautigan -
Anton Yelchin Robert 'Bobby' Garfield -
Hope Davis Elizabeth 'Liz' Garfield -
Mika Boorem Carol Gerber -
David Morse Adult Bobby Garfield -
Alan Tudyk Monte Man -
Tom Bower Len Files -
Celia Weston Alana Files -
Deirdre O'Connell Mrs. Gerber -
Timothy Reifsnyder Harry Doolin -
Adam LeFevre Don Biderman - B Brett Fleisher Willie Shearman
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