Movie

I Heard the Bells

2022 · 106 min

A solemn, faith-filled historical drama that moves slowly through grief toward a hard-won note of Christmas hope.

Tagline: The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol.
Overview: Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, faith, family, healing
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
faith
family
healing
war
Places: home
small town
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none