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Crimes of the Heart

Seen it?

1986 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Hannah and Her Sisters, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Three sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 3 Oscars and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $23 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 83K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bruce Beresford

  • Diane KeatonLenny Magrath
  • Jessica LangeMeg Magrath
  • Sissy SpacekBabe Magrath
  • Sam ShepardDoc Porter
  • Tess HarperChick Boyle
  • David CarpenterBarnette Lloyd
  • Hurd HatfieldOld Granddaddy
  • Beeson CarrollZackery Botrelle
  • Jean WillardLucille Botrelle
  • Tom MasonUncle Watson