Places in the Heart
1984, English. Directed by Robert Benton.
The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.
In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Robert BentonDirector
- Sally FieldEdna Spalding
- Lindsay CrouseMargaret Lomax
- John MalkovichMr. Will
- Danny GloverMoze
- Ed HarrisWayne Lomax
- Ray BakerSheriff Royce Spalding
- Amy MadiganViola Kelsey
- Terry O'QuinnBuddy Kelsey
- Bert RemsenTee Tot Hightower
- Jay PattersonW.E. Simmons
- Toni HudsonErmine
- De'voreaux WhiteWylie
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Benton
- Budget
- $9.5M
- Box office
- $35M
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Places in the Heart: quick answers
Is Places in the Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Places in the Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Places in the Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Places in the Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Places in the Heart is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Places in the Heart on?
Places in the Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Places in the Heart?
If you liked Places in the Heart, try Sounder, The Birth of a Nation, Rosewood.
Who directed Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart (1984) was directed by Robert Benton and stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich.