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FilmComedyDramaRomance

Playing by Heart (1998)

R · 1998-12-30 · 2h 1m · EN
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If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.

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.

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Willard CarrollDirector, Writer
Budget
$20M
Box office
$4M

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Gillian AndersonGillian AndersonMeredithEllen BurstynEllen BurstynMildredAngelina JolieAngelina JolieJoanRyan PhillippeRyan PhillippeKeenanSean ConnerySean ConneryPaulGena RowlandsGena RowlandsHannahAnthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsRogerJay MohrJay MohrMarkDennis QuaidDennis QuaidHughJon StewartJon StewartTrentMadeleine StoweMadeleine StoweGracieApril GraceApril GraceValery

Keywords

HotelFamilyAdulteryLos angeles, californiaAidsRelationshipWedding vows

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityHotel · Family · AdulteryMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomance · FamilyDirector preference182351

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What is Playing by Heart 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.

How long is Playing by Heart?

Playing by Heart has a runtime of 121 minutes.

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