Borrowed Hearts

1997·Movie
1h 31min
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Borrowed Hearts fingerprint

Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Single mom Kathleen Russell (Roma Downey) and her daughter Zoey pretend to be Kathleen's boss's "family" so he can close a major business deal with the mysterious Mexican financier Javier Del Campo.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ted Kotcheff
Written by:
Earl W. Wallace, Pamela Wallace

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Borrowed Hearts legally?

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Is Borrowed Hearts worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Borrowed Hearts?

1 h 31 min

Borrowed Hearts runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Borrowed Hearts in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Borrowed Hearts?

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