Where the Heart Is (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2000, Where the Heart Is is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matt Williams, running about 120 minutes. “Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Novalee Nation is a 17-year-old Tennessee transient who has to grow up in a hurry when she's left pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend on a roadside, and takes refuge in the friendly aisles of Wal-Mart. Eventually, some eccentric but kindly strangers 'adopt' Novalee and her infant daughter, helping them buck the odds and build a new life.
Who’s in it. Where the Heart Is stars Natalie Portman as Novalee Nation, Ashley Judd as Lexie Coop, Stockard Channing as Thelma 'Sister' Husband and Joan Cusack as Ruth Meyers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Where the Heart Is has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.8M at the box office.
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 (2000)?
- 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Where the Heart Is?
- Where the Heart Is stars Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing, Joan Cusack and Sally Field.
- When was Where the Heart Is released?
- Where the Heart Is was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.