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HISTORY . 2022 . 1h 46m . English . 7.1/10

I Heard the Bells_

"The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol."

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.

Starring Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, Rachel Day Hughes
7.1/10
Rating
1h 46m
Runtime
2022
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol.

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.

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Cast
Stephen Atherholt stars as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in I Heard the Bells.
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Year context
I Heard the Bells was released 4 years ago in 2022.
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 W...
I Heard the Bells is a History, Fantasy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

CAST (4)

SA
Stephen Atherholt
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Jonathan Blair
Jonathan Blair
Charley Longfellow
RD
Rachel Day Hughes
Fanny Longfellow
ZM
Zach Meeker
Ernest Longfellow

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (29 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is I Heard the Bells about?
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 long is I Heard the Bells?
I Heard the Bells has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in I Heard the Bells?
The cast of I Heard the Bells includes Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, Rachel Day Hughes, Zach Meeker.
What is the rating of I Heard the Bells?
I Heard the Bells has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 29 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

History Fantasy Drama
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