Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (2014)

Name: Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Genre: Animation, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2014
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Mathias Malzieu, Olivia Ruiz, Grand Corps Malade, Jean Rochefort, Emily Loizeau

1h 34m France, Belgium

Animation Romance Adventure Drama Fantasy

Plot

Set in 1874 Scotland, Jack enters the world on a frigid day, his heart unable to cope with the cold. A resourceful midwife intervenes, replacing his heart with a ticking clock to save him. Under her watchful eye, Jack navigates life, always at risk of danger if he experiences strong emotions. As he matures, he grapples with the profound challenge of falling in love, knowing that such feelings could jeopardize his fragile existence. Jack’s journey explores the delicate balance between emotion and survival in a whimsical yet poignant tale.

Cast

Mathias Malzieu Olivia Ruiz Grand Corps Malade Jean Rochefort Emily Loizeau Rossy de Palma Babet Marie Vincent Dani Arthur H. Alain Bashung Cali Chloé Renaud Moon Dailly Samantha Barks