Where the Heart Is
"Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart."
Originally released in 2000. Where the Heart Is is a comedy/drama film. directed by Matt Williams. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, and Stockard Channing
Synopsis
Novalee Nation is a 17-year-old Tennessee transient who has to grow up in a hurry when she's left pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend on a roadside, and takes refuge in the friendly aisles of Wal-Mart. Eventually, some eccentric but kindly strangers 'adopt' Novalee and her infant daughter, helping them buck the odds and build a new life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (727 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$33.8M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $33,800,000
Production Companies
- Wind Dancer Films
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where the Heart Is about?
Novalee Nation is a 17-year-old Tennessee transient who has to grow up in a hurry when she's left pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend on a roadside, and takes refuge in the friendly aisles of W...
Who directed Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is was directed by Matt Williams.
How long is Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Where the Heart Is released?
Where the Heart Is was released on April 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where the Heart Is?
The main cast of Where the Heart Is includes Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing, Joan Cusack, Sally Field.
Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?
Where the Heart Is has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 727 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.