Music of the Heart
1999, English. Directed by Wes Craven.
She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget.
After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Music of the Heart
Music of the Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Pamela Gray
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $15M
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What Music of the Heart is based on
Music of the Heart is based on a true story.
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Music of the Heart: quick answers
Is Music of the Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Music of the Heart?
Music of the Heart runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Music of the Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Music of the Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Music of the Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Music of the Heart is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Music of the Heart on?
Music of the Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Music of the Heart?
If you liked Music of the Heart, try The Soloist, Mr. Holland's Opus, Like Sunday, Like Rain.
Who directed Music of the Heart?
Music of the Heart (1999) was directed by Wes Craven and stars Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett.
What is Music of the Heart based on?
Music of the Heart is based on a true story.