Foolish Heart (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Foolish Heart is a drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Living with his parents, 17-year-old Juan hangs out with several intellectuals who would like to photograph the human soul. The girlfriend of the group's financier is Ana, and Juan is attracted to her, despite the knowledge that she spent two years at a clinic because she was "crazy." Juan sees Ana when he can and trains as a door-to-door salesman, but when the German photographer on the soul project gives him a viewfinder, it changes his life, putting him on the path to his later success as a Hollywood director.
Who’s in it. Foolish Heart stars Miguel Angel Sola as Juan (adult), Miguel Ángel Solá as Juan (adult), Maria Luísa Mendonça as Ana and Walter Quiroz as Juan (young), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Foolish Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foolish Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foolish Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foolish Heart (1998)?
- In US, Foolish Heart is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Foolish Heart worth watching?
- Foolish Heart holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foolish Heart?
- Foolish Heart stars Miguel Angel Sola, Miguel Ángel Solá, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Walter Quiroz and Xuxa Lopes.
- When was Foolish Heart released?
- Foolish Heart was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.