The Heart Is a Muscle
Mar 06, 2026 · 1h 26m
Director
Imran HamdulayOverview
At a barbecue, Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing. Ryan’s violent reaction to this scare sets off a chain of events and unearths secrets from the past. A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness begins.
Cast of The Heart Is a Muscle
Keenan ArrisonRyan
Melissa De VriesLaila
Dean MaraisAndré
Ridaa AdamsZaheer
Danny RossAnees
Loren LoubserMeghan
Robyn RossouwFara
Troy PaulseJude
Lincoln Van WykLesley
Abduragman AdamsFather
Danielle RhodaMeghan's Baby- Luna LouwIssy
- Gavin PrinceOttery Neighbour 1
- Alex CupidoOttery Neighbour 2
- Teresa SolomonsAunty on Balcony
Muneel JacobsTolla
Ayden CroyTolla's Sidekick 1- Garth PermallTolla's Sidekick 2
- Michael PalmerTolla's Sidekick 3
- Zhavandre van RhynersTolla's Sidekick 4
- Brandon EckhardtAndre's Friend 1
- Marshall WilliamsAndre's Friend 2
- Riaan LewisFriend Playing Dice
- Cashlin BowersFriend Playing Dice
- Taurique MartinFriend Playing Dice
- Lashaun JaftaFriend Playing Dice
- Ryan BarendsFriend Playing Dice
- Luke AmericaFriend Playing Dice
- Bradwin HartzenbergFriend Playing Dice
- Pieta SwartsFriend Playing Dice
Crew of The Heart Is a Muscle
Imran HamdulayDirector, Screenplay, Producer
Khosie DaliProducer
Brett Michael InnesProducer- Adam ThalExecutive Producer
- Tapiwa MusvosviOriginal Music Composer
- Kabeer ShaikDirector of Photography
- Paul SpeirsEditor
- Onesimo BamCostume Design
- Saskia Rosenberg HaakCo-Executive Producer
- Tebogo MalopeCo-Executive Producer
- Tristan HolmesCo-Executive Producer
- Tiffany MatthewsArt Direction
- Lynn Le RouxHair Designer, Makeup Designer
- Daniel AmborScript Consultant
- Fifi MoatsheProduction Coordinator
- Zanele JosephProduction Assistant
- Bongi ZimenoProduction Assistant
- Lebo NicksenProduction Accountant
- Bibi MoatsheChild Wrangler
- Brandon EckhardtLocation Coordinator
About The Heart Is a Muscle
What is The Heart Is a Muscle about?
At a barbecue, Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing. Ryan’s violent reaction to this scare sets off a chain of events and unearths secrets from the past. A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness begins.
When was The Heart Is a Muscle released?
The Heart Is a Muscle was released on March 6, 2026.
Where can I watch The Heart Is a Muscle?
The Heart Is a Muscle is streaming on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Heart Is a Muscle?
The Heart Is a Muscle runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed The Heart Is a Muscle?
The Heart Is a Muscle was directed by Imran Hamdulay.
Who is in the cast of The Heart Is a Muscle?
The cast of The Heart Is a Muscle includes Keenan Arrison (Ryan), Melissa De Vries (Laila), Dean Marais (André), Ridaa Adams (Zaheer) and Danny Ross (Anees).
Is The Heart Is a Muscle on Netflix?
No, The Heart Is a Muscle is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel instead.