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Where the Heart Is (2000)

โ€œLaughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 765 votes 2h 0m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#39 of 125 films from 2000 #710 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Matt Williams ยท Written by Babaloo Mandel, Billie Letts, Lowell Ganz

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Overview

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.

Cast

Natalie Portmanas Novalee Nation
Ashley Juddas Lexie Coop
Stockard Channingas Thelma 'Sister' Husband
Joan Cusackas Ruth Meyers
Sally Fieldas Mama Lil
James Frainas Forney Hull
Dylan Brunoas Willy Jack Pickens
Keith Davidas Moses Whitecotten
Ray Prewittas Tim
Laura Houseas Nicki
Mary Ashleigh Greenas Girl in Bathroom
Kinna McInroeas Wal-Mart Clerk
Linda Wakemanas Hospital Receptionist
David Alvaradoas Cellmate

Facts

Release dateApril 27, 2000
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$33,800,000 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0198021

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Questions

How long is Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 765 votes, which places it #39 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 70%) and #710 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is was directed by Matt Williams.
Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
Natalie Portman as Novalee Nation; Ashley Judd as Lexie Coop; Stockard Channing as Thelma 'Sister' Husband; Joan Cusack as Ruth Meyers; Sally Field as Mama Lil; James Frain as Forney Hull.
What is Where the Heart Is rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Where the Heart Is?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30149.

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