Playing by Heart
Seen it?1998 | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Willard Carroll
- Gillian AndersonMeredith
- Ellen BurstynMildred
- Sean ConneryPaul
- Anthony EdwardsRoger
- Angelina JolieJoan
- Jay MohrMark
- Ryan PhillippeKeenan
- Dennis QuaidHugh
- Gena RowlandsHannah
- Jon StewartTrent