Where the Heart Is
2000, English. Directed by Matt Williams.
Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where the Heart Is isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Matt WilliamsDirector
- Natalie PortmanNovalee Nation
- Ashley JuddLexie Coop
- Stockard ChanningThelma 'Sister' Husband
- Joan CusackRuth Meyers
- Sally FieldMama Lil
- James FrainForney Hull
- Dylan BrunoWilly Jack Pickens
- Keith DavidMoses Whitecotten
- Ray PrewittTim
- Laura HouseNicki
- Mary Ashleigh GreenGirl in Bathroom
- Kinna McInroeWal-Mart Clerk
Details
- Released
- 27 April 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $34M
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What Where the Heart Is is based on
Where the Heart Is is based on Where the Heart Is (1995) by Billie Letts, published by Sceptre.
1995
Where the Heart Is
By Billie Letts
Published by Sceptre
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Where the Heart Is: quick answers
Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 769 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Where the Heart Is have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Where the Heart Is. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Where the Heart Is parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Where the Heart Is is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Where the Heart Is on?
Where the Heart Is isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Where the Heart Is?
If you liked Where the Heart Is, try Juno, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Fools Rush In.
Who directed Where the Heart Is?
Where the Heart Is (2000) was directed by Matt Williams and stars Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing.
What is Where the Heart Is based on?
Where the Heart Is is based on Where the Heart Is (1995) by Billie Letts, published by Sceptre.