Clara's Heart
1988, English. Directed by Robert Mulligan.
Clara's wisdom. Clara's warmth. Clara's secret.
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 7 October 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Medoff
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What Clara's Heart is based on
Clara's Heart is adapted from a novel.
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Clara's Heart: quick answers
Is Clara's Heart worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Clara's Heart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Clara's Heart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Clara's Heart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Clara's Heart on?
Clara's Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Clara's Heart?
If you liked Clara's Heart, try A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Hate U Give, Disgrace.
Who directed Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart (1988) was directed by Robert Mulligan and stars Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan.
What is Clara's Heart based on?
Clara's Heart is adapted from a novel.