Heartburn
Seen it?1986 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or Revolutionary Road, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$53 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 269K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Meryl StreepRachel
- Jack NicholsonMark
- Jeff DanielsRichard
- Maureen StapletonVera
- Stockard ChanningJulie
- Richard MasurArthur
- Catherine O'HaraBetty
- Steven HillRachel's Father
- Miloš FormanDimitri
- Mamie GummerAnnie