Heart of a Stranger (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2002, Heart of a Stranger is a drama and tv movie film directed by Dick Lowry, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. What happens when you receive someone else's heart and wind up with the transplant donor's personality traits and memories too? Jill Maddox, a middle-aged concert violinist, is about to find out! After her surgery, Maddox starts chugging beers, blasting modern music and donning barely-there miniskirts. She is acting like the 22-year-old guy whose ticker she inherited. Even weirder — this is a true story! (Based on the book “Change of Heart” by Claire Sylvia and William Novak.)
Who’s in it. Heart of a Stranger stars Jane Seymour as Jill Maddox, Maggie Lawson as Amanda Maddox, Donna Goodhand as Ruth LaSalle and Marvin Ishmael as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Heart of a Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heart of a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heart of a Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heart of a Stranger (2002)?
- In GB, Heart of a Stranger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heart of a Stranger worth watching?
- Heart of a Stranger holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heart of a Stranger?
- Heart of a Stranger stars Jane Seymour, Maggie Lawson, Donna Goodhand, Marvin Ishmael and Kendra MacGillivray.
- When was Heart of a Stranger released?
- Heart of a Stranger was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.