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The Broken Hearts Club often feels like an amalgam of 70s sitcoms -- though a hunky lead and a sweet central romance provide soapy delights. Read critic reviews

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A fresh, funny, real story about a group of gay men in Hollywood, their lovers and friends, and the often hilarious, occasionally poignant space in between -- that is if they can get any space at all. As they make their ways in the world with and without each other, they are suddenly faced with an unexpected tragedy. The group finds comfort the only way they ever have -- together.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Drug Use)
  • Genre:
    comedy, gay and lesbian, drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Greg Berlanti
  • Producer:
    Mickey Liddell, Joseph Middleton
  • Writer:
    Greg Berlanti
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Banner Entertainment, Meanwhile Films
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Timothy Olyphant
Dennis
Andrew Keegan
Kevin
John Mahoney
Jack
Dean Cain
Cole
Matt McGrath
Howie
Zach Braff
Benji
Ben Weber
Patrick
Billy Porter
Taylor
Justin Theroux
Marshall
Mary McCormack
Anne
Greg Berlanti
Director
Greg Berlanti
Writer
Connie Dolphin
Line Producer
Sam Irvin
Co-Producer
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Joseph Middleton
Producer
Julie Plec
Co-Producer
Christophe Beck
Original Music
Paul Elliott
Cinematographer
Todd Busch
Film Editor
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Audience Reviews for The Broken Hearts Club

  • Sep 04, 2016
    One of the best films targeting the gay interest group without focusing on pessimistic elements. It's a film about the friendship between a group of gay men as they deal with their problems. It has surprisingly good performance from everyone, plus it has a nice message by showing the characters as normal people with normal problems. A rare gem for people interested in this type of cinema.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Aug 20, 2011
    A group of gay friends in West Hollywood lean on each other to work their way through gay life, not always with success. They gather around Jack's Broken Hearts restaurant and lounge, Jack acting as their father figure and the coach and head cheerleader behind the inept Broken Hearts softball team. The group of friends includes Howie who can't break the physical or emotional ties with his ex-boyfriend, Marshall, even after Marshall starts dating someone else and despite Howie being the one to call their relationship off. Patrick has self-image issues. He has to make a major decision when his lesbian sister asks him to donate sperm to her lesbian lover. Cole is the narcissist, who treats men like playthings to throw away, never having been thrown away himself until he hooks-up with movie star Kip Rogers. Taylor is going through the many stages of dealing with a break-up with his long term partner, who had a history of cheating on him. Benji, attracted to muscle types, is in desperate need of acceptance from others at almost any price. The emotional core of the group is Dennis, an aspiring photographer. Dennis has hit a stage in his gay life where he wants something more than just meaningless sex. When he meets Kevin, a not even out gay young man, Dennis tests his new resolve. But Kevin needs support of his own as someone just coming to terms with his sexuality, something that Dennis may not be able to provide in its entirety.
    Martin D Super Reviewer
  • Apr 02, 2010
    I had never seen this before, just heard a lot about it. I kinda loved it. The cast is great and filled with some popular actors I'd only seen in one or two big roles so this was interesting. Fairly light-hearted but a lot of witty dialogue and loveable characters. It also rekindled a crush I have on Andrew Keegan.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
  • Jan 23, 2010
    For romantic comedy, this film was pretty flat
    Remi L Super Reviewer
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