Close to My Heart (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, Close to My Heart is a drama film directed by William Keighley, running about 90 minutes. “'Close to My Heart' is a picture that will always be close to yours!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A journalist's wife insists on adopting an abandoned child.
Who’s in it. Close to My Heart stars Ray Milland as Brad Sheridan, Gene Tierney as Midge Sheridan, Fay Bainter as Mrs. Morrow and Howard St. John as E. O. "Frosty" Frost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Close to My Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close to My Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close to My Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close to My Heart (1951)?
- In US, Close to My Heart is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Close to My Heart worth watching?
- Close to My Heart holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Close to My Heart?
- Close to My Heart stars Ray Milland, Gene Tierney, Fay Bainter, Howard St. John and Mary Beth Hughes.
- When was Close to My Heart released?
- Close to My Heart was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.