The Heartbreak Kid
1972, English. Directed by Elaine May.
A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.
Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants to be with Kelly instead.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- 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 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Heartbreak Kid
The Heartbreak Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 December 1972.
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Cast & crew
- Elaine MayDirector
- Charles GrodinLenny Cantrow
- Cybill ShepherdKelly Corcoran
- Jeannie BerlinLila Kolodny
- Eddie AlbertDuane Corcoran
- Audra LindleyMrs. Corcoran
- Mitchell JasonCousin Ralph
- William PrinceColorado Man
- Augusta DabneyColorado Woman
- Doris RobertsMrs. Cantrow
- Jack HausmanMr. Kolodny
- Erik Lee PremingerPecan Pie Waiter
- Tim BrowneKelly's Boyfriend
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bruce Jay Friedman, Neil Simon
- Box office
- $5.6M
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The Heartbreak Kid: quick answers
Is The Heartbreak Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Heartbreak Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Heartbreak Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Heartbreak Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Heartbreak Kid is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Heartbreak Kid on?
The Heartbreak Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 December 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heartbreak Kid?
If you liked The Heartbreak Kid, try Along Came Polly, It Happened One Night, My Best Friend's Wedding.
Who directed The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid (1972) was directed by Elaine May and stars Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin.