Where the Heart Is
“Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.”
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.
Where to watch Where the Heart Is in United States
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Where is Where the Heart Is streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel, AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is is a 2000 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matt Williams. The cast is led by Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where the Heart Is was produced by Wind Dancer Films and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.
- Director
- Matt Williams
- Writers
- Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
- Release date
- April 27, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $34 million
- Production
- Wind Dancer Films, 20th Century Fox
Where the Heart Is cast & crew
Where the Heart Is was directed by Matt Williams and written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel.
The cast features Natalie Portman as Novalee Nation, Ashley Judd as Lexie Coop, Stockard Channing as Thelma 'Sister' Husband, Joan Cusack as Ruth Meyers, Sally Field as Mama Lil, and James Frain as Forney Hull.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mason Daring, cinematography is by Richard Greatrex, and it was produced by Matt Williams and Susan Cartsonis.
Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?
Where the Heart Is holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 752 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Where the Heart Is is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Where the Heart Is
Natalie Portman
Novalee Nation
Ashley Judd
Lexie Coop
Stockard Channing
Thelma 'Sister' Husband
Joan Cusack
Ruth Meyers
Sally Field
Mama Lil
James Frain
Forney Hull
Dylan Bruno
Willy Jack Pickens
Keith David
Moses Whitecotten
Ray Prewitt
Tim
Laura House
Nicki
Mary Ashleigh Green
Girl in Bathroom
Kinna McInroe
Wal-Mart Clerk
Where the Heart Is — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Where the Heart Is in United States?
Where the Heart Is is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Where the Heart Is in?
Where the Heart Is is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Where the Heart Is rated?
Where the Heart Is is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 752 ratings.
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