The Reasons of the Heart
2011, Spanish. Directed by Arturo Ripstein.
In a reinterpretation of Madame Bovary set on contemporary Mexico City, Emilia, a middle class housewife, tries to deal with the monotony of her life. One day, she loses the two things which makes everything beareable: her lover and her credit card.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Details
- Released
- 7 October 2011
- Original title
- Las razones del corazón
- Country
- Mexico, Spain
- Written by
- Paz Alicia Garciadiego
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What The Reasons of the Heart is based on
The Reasons of the Heart is based on Madame Bovary (1857) by Gustave Flaubert.
1857
Madame Bovary
By Gustave Flaubert
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The Reasons of the Heart: quick answers
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How long is The Reasons of the Heart?
The Reasons of the Heart runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Reasons of the Heart have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Reasons of the Heart on?
The Reasons of the Heart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Reasons of the Heart?
If you liked The Reasons of the Heart, try Fire with Fire, Dreams, Two for the Seesaw.
Who directed The Reasons of the Heart?
The Reasons of the Heart (2011) was directed by Arturo Ripstein and stars Arcelia Ramírez, Vladimir Cruz, Plutarco Haza.
What is The Reasons of the Heart based on?
The Reasons of the Heart is based on Madame Bovary (1857) by Gustave Flaubert.