Playing by Heart (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Playing by Heart is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Willard Carroll, running about 121 minutes. “If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sexy, romantic comedy about modern couples coming together in funny and unexpected ways. Paul and Hannah discover that even after 40 years of marriage, they can still learn some very surprising things about each other. Meredith is a serious theatre director who isn't looking for a relationship... but has one looking for her in the person of the funny, persistent Trent. Then there's Joan and Keenan, young people searching for love in an L.A. club scene where the rules of dating seem to change every night.
Who’s in it. Playing by Heart stars Gillian Anderson as Meredith, Ellen Burstyn as Mildred, Angelina Jolie as Joan and Ryan Phillippe as Keenan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Playing by Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M 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 Playing by Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing by Heart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing by Heart (1998)?
- In US, Playing by 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 Playing by Heart worth watching?
- Playing by Heart holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing by Heart?
- Playing by Heart stars Gillian Anderson, Ellen Burstyn, Angelina Jolie, Ryan Phillippe and Sean Connery.
- When was Playing by Heart released?
- Playing by Heart was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.