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Where the Heart Is

1990Movie1 h 47 minR

ComedyDrama
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes9%57%
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes9%57%

Summary

A wealthy businessman shows his young adult kids how tough life can be.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
John Boorman
Written by
John Boorman, Telsche Boorman
Produced by
John Boorman
Music by
Peter Martin

Everyone

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Facts

February 23, 1990 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
February 23, 1990
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

What Does She See in Him?, Alliterative Name, Laser-Guided Karma +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Where the Heart Is?"

Questions about Where the Heart Is

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Where the Heart Is?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Where the Heart Is from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 9%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (9).

Is Where the Heart Is okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Where the Heart Is make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Where the Heart Is?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Where the Heart Is use?

What Does She See in Him?Alliterative NameLaser-Guided KarmaI Want My Beloved to Be HappySingle Woman Seeks Good ManBrick JokeTotally 18Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Adaptational AttractivenessBook DumbMedia ScrumOh, Crap!and 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including What Does She See in Him?, Alliterative Name, and Laser-Guided Karma.