Clara's Heart (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, Clara's Heart is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
Who’s in it. Clara's Heart stars Whoopi Goldberg as Clara Mayfield, Michael Ontkean as Bill Hart, Kathleen Quinlan as Leona Hart and Neil Patrick Harris as David Hart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Clara's 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 Clara's Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clara's Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clara's Heart (1988)?
- In US, Clara's 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 Clara's Heart worth watching?
- Clara's Heart holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clara's Heart?
- Clara's Heart stars Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris and Spalding Gray.
- When was Clara's Heart released?
- Clara's Heart was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.