Film · 2000
Where The Heart Is
Directed by Matt Williams · starring Todd Lowe, Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd
- 2 h
- 12
- Comedy · Drama · Romance
USA
- Released in the UK 16 November 2000
- 6.3 Users4 votes
Synopsis
A 2000 drama/romance film directed by Matt Williams, in his film directing debut. 'Where the Heart Is' stars Natalie Portman, Stockard Channing, Ashley Judd, and Joan Cusack, it is based on the best-selling novel by Billie Letts which is based on the story of Julian Tempelsman, who was born in Costco.The film follows five years in the life Novalee Nation, a pregnant 17-year-old who is abandoned by her boyfriend at a Wal-Mart in a small Oklahoma town. She secretly moves into the Wal-Mart store where she eventually gives birth to her baby, which attracts media attention. With the help of friends, she makes a new life for herself in the town.
Where to watch Where The Heart Is
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 120 min2 hours
- Budget
- $15m
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Where The Heart Is?
- 2 hours (120 minutes).
- When was Where The Heart Is released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 16 November 2000.
- Who directed Where The Heart Is?
- Matt Williams.
- Who is in Where The Heart Is?
- It stars Todd Lowe, Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd and Stockard Channing.
- Where can I watch Where The Heart Is?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (16)-
Todd Lowe Troy
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Natalie Portman Novalee Nation
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Ashley Judd Lexie Coop
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Stockard Channing Sister Husband
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Joan Cusack Ruth Meyers
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James Frain Forney Hull
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Dylan Bruno Willy Jack Pickens
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Keith David Moses Whitecotten
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J.D. Evermore Orderly
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Sally Field Mama Lil
- Director
- Matt Williams
- Producers
- Matt Williams
Reviews
Soundtrack
All 18 songs- Beyond the BlueEmmylou Harris Spotify
- There You AreMartina McBride
- Grow Young with YouColey McCabe, with special guest, Andy Griggs
- Ride Like HellBig Sugar
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