Heartland (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1994, Heartland is a drama series.
What it’s about. Heartland was an Australian television drama series that ran on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1994. It ran for thirteen episodes and starred Cate Blanchett and Ernie Dingo. The show was also known as Burned Bridge in some countries. Heartland deals with the mystery surrounding the death of an Aboriginal girl and the doubts concerning the guilt of her boyfriend, who is arrested for her murder. It is also a love story between two of the people convinced of his innocence—their growing relationship must survive hostility from both the white and black communities and the obstacles of their different backgrounds, attitudes and cultures. Set in a small coastal town against the turmoils of murder, mystery and romance, Heartland follows the people from this seaside community and their battle to restructure their own way of life. Their struggle to restore their self-esteem towards a positive future, despite the obstacles in their path. Other plot elements revolve around the character of Elizabeth Ashton, a writer arriving in a small coastal community. A degree of suspicion exists towards the newcomer who is ignorant of any underlying racial tensions. This naivety allows her to more easily befriend local Aborigine Vincent Burunga. Into this mix is the local police officer Phil McCarthy who seeks Ashton's affections whilst being hostile to her friendship with Burunga, not just as a rival suitor, but because of racial prejudice.
Who’s in it. Heartland stars Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth Ashton, Kevin Smith, Ernie Dingo and Justine Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Heartland sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartland tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartland (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartland worth watching?
- Heartland holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heartland?
- Heartland stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Smith, Ernie Dingo, Justine Saunders and Jeremy Sims.
- When was Heartland released?
- Heartland was released in 1994.