Heartland

1979·Movie
1h 36min·PG
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Heartland is about roots and origins. Heartland is about love and survival.

Widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine arrive in a barren stretch of Wyoming in 1910 after Elinor's application for work as a housekeeper is accepted by Clyde Stewart, a rancher. The work is back-breaking and the isolation is brutal, particularly as winter arrives. Elinor begins to think about homesteading her own property near Stewart's ranch, but Stewart tries to dissuade her with explanations about the killing conditions and poor rewards, especially for a woman with no man to help her ranch. Although their temperaments are different and little affection exists, Elinor and Stewart agree to marry and combine homesteads. What lies ahead is the severest test of all.
American WestHistorical DramaPioneer LifeFamily SagaMelancholyFeminist ThemesSocial CommentarySlow-BurnEarly 20th Century

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Heartland

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Is Heartland worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heartland rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Heartland?

1 h 36 min

Heartland runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Heartland?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Heartland higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Heartland in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Heartland?

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