Heartland
1981, English. Directed by Richard Pearce.
Heartland is about roots and origins. Heartland is about love and survival.
Widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine arrive in a barren stretch of Wyoming in 1910 after Elinor's application for work as a housekeeper is accepted by Clyde Stewart, a rancher. The work is back-breaking and the isolation is brutal, particularly as winter arrives. Elinor begins to think about homesteading her own property near Stewart's ranch, but Stewart tries to dissuade her with explanations about the killing conditions and poor rewards, especially for a woman with no man to help her ranch. Although their temperaments are different and little affection exists, Elinor and Stewart agree to marry and combine homesteads. What lies ahead is the severest test of all.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 23 August 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Beth Ferris
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Heartland runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Heartland parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heartland is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Heartland on?
Heartland isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heartland?
If you liked Heartland, try 8 Seconds, Duel in the Sun, Frontera.
Who directed Heartland?
Heartland (1981) was directed by Richard Pearce and stars Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus.