Heartwood (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1998, Heartwood is a drama film directed by Lanny Cotler, running about 92 minutes. “Life will teach you to stand tall” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a large corporation threatens to take over a small town's primary business and put half of the town's population out of work, sawmill owner Logan Reeser is the only one who can stand in their way.
Who’s in it. Heartwood stars Jason Robards as Logan Reeser, Eddie Mills as Frank Burris, Stanley DeSantis as Gerry Talbot and Randall Batinkoff as Johnny Purfitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Heartwood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartwood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartwood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartwood (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartwood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartwood worth watching?
- Heartwood holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartwood?
- Heartwood stars Jason Robards, Eddie Mills, Stanley DeSantis, Randall Batinkoff and John Terry.
- When was Heartwood released?
- Heartwood was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.