Places in the Heart (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, Places in the Heart is a drama and family film directed by Robert Benton, running about 111 minutes. “The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1930s Texas, a widow and her family fight to save their home by harvesting cotton.
Who’s in it. Places in the Heart stars Sally Field as Edna Spalding, Lindsay Crouse as Margaret Lomax, John Malkovich as Mr. Will and Danny Glover as Moze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Places in the Heart has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Places in the Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Places in the Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Places in the Heart (1984)?
- In US, Places in the 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 Places in the Heart worth watching?
- Places in the Heart holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Places in the Heart?
- Places in the Heart stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich, Danny Glover and Ed Harris.
- When was Places in the Heart released?
- Places in the Heart was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.