Where the Heart Is (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Where the Heart Is is a comedy and drama film directed by John Boorman, running about 107 minutes. “Stewart McBain is showing his kids a new side of life. The Outside.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy businessman shows his young adult kids how tough life can be.
Who’s in it. Where the Heart Is stars Dabney Coleman as Stewart McBain, Uma Thurman as Daphne McBain, Joanna Cassidy as Jean and Crispin Glover as Lionel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Where the Heart Is 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 Where the Heart Is page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Heart Is tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Heart Is (1990)?
- In US, Where the Heart Is 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 Where the Heart Is worth watching?
- Where the Heart Is holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
- Where the Heart Is stars Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Joanna Cassidy, Crispin Glover and Suzy Amis.
- When was Where the Heart Is released?
- Where the Heart Is was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.