Where the Heart Is (2000)
Movie 2h ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 2000, Where the Heart Is is a comedy, drama and romance movie. It is directed by Matt Williams. The cast includes Dylan Bruno, Keith David and Natalie Portman. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
65Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
Novalee Nation is a 17-year-old Tennessee transient who has to grow up in a hurry when she's left pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend on a roadside, and takes refuge in the friendly aisles of Wal-Mart. Eventually, some eccentric but kindly strangers 'adopt' Novalee and her infant daughter, helping them buck the odds and build a new life.
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Cast & crew
- Matt WilliamsDirector
- Dylan Brunoas Willy Jack Pickens
- Keith Davidas Moses Whitecotten
- Natalie Portmanas Novalee Nation
- Joan Cusackas Ruth Meyers
- James Frainas Forney Hull
- Ashley Juddas Lexie Coop
- Stockard Channingas Thelma 'Sister' Husband
- Sally Fieldas Mama Lil
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Questions about Where the Heart Is
- What genre is Where the Heart Is?
- Where the Heart Is is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
- Dylan Bruno, Keith David, Natalie Portman, Joan Cusack, James Frain appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Where the Heart Is?
- Matt Williams directed Where the Heart Is.
- How long is Where the Heart Is?
- Where the Heart Is runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Where the Heart Is?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
