Heartburn
“Sex. Love. Marriage. Some people don't know when to quit.”
She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.
Where to watch Heartburn in United States
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Heartburn there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Heartburn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Amazon Video, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Heartburn
Heartburn is a 1986 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mike Nichols. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Heartburn was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 25, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $53 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Writers
- Nora Ephron
- Release date
- July 25, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $53 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Heartburn cast & crew
Heartburn was directed by Mike Nichols and written by Nora Ephron.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Rachel, Jack Nicholson as Mark, Jeff Daniels as Richard, Maureen Stapleton as Vera, Stockard Channing as Julie, and Richard Masur as Arthur.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carly Simon, cinematography is by Néstor Almendros, and it was produced by Joel Tuber and Mike Nichols.
Is Heartburn worth watching?
Heartburn holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 213 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Heartburn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Heartburn
In United States, you can stream Heartburn on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Heartburn
Meryl Streep
Rachel
Jack Nicholson
Mark
Jeff Daniels
Richard
Maureen Stapleton
Vera
Stockard Channing
Julie
Richard Masur
Arthur
Catherine O'Hara
Betty
Steven Hill
Rachel's Father
Miloš Forman
Dimitri
Mamie Gummer
Annie
Karen Akers
Thelma Rice
Aida Linares
Juanita
Heartburn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heartburn in United States?
Heartburn is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Heartburn on Kanopy?
Yes — Heartburn is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Heartburn in?
Heartburn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heartburn?
Heartburn runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Heartburn rated?
Heartburn is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 213 ratings.
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