Heart Like a Wheel
1983·Movie·
·1h 53min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily BondsOvercoming PrejudicePersonal SacrificeThe American DreamGender Inequality
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily StrugglesBreaking Gender BarriersStriving For ExcellenceOvercoming ObstaclesCar AccidentsHigh-Speed RacingMaking Tough Decisions
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jonathan Kaplan, Tak Fujimoto, Conrad E. Palmisano
Written by:
Ken Friedman
Produced by:
Lamar Card, Charles Roven, Rich Irvine
Composed by:
Laurence Rosenthal
Cast
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