Heartburn (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Heartburn is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $25.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Heartburn About?
The premise of Heartburn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A successful food writer's life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers her husband's betrayal. As their marriage falls apart, she confronts the painful truths behind their seemingly idyllic existence. The story explores the complexities of love and loss with humor and honesty, revealing the challenges that can arise even in the most carefully constructed relationships. It's a poignant examination of heartbreak and the difficult journey toward rebuilding a life.
Heartburn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nichols and streep
- cheating husband
- adultery
- unfaithful husband
- f rated
- washington monument washington d.c.
- reference to baby it's cold outside the song
- scene during opening credits
- screenplay adapted by author
- drawer
- bagel
- original author as character
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- mistress
- nicholson and streep
- nichols and nicholson
- nora ephron character
- carl bernstein character
- marriage
- wedding
- columnist
- renovation
- writer
- pregnancy
- baby
- airport apron
- tarmac
- couples' dinner
- gossip
- marital trouble
- argument
- chinese takeout
- fixer upper
- flight
- rainy day
- robbery
- walking
- bouquet of flowers
- delivery boy
- city
- street
- pay phone
- housemaid
- travel
- taxi ride
- suspicious wife
- snooping
- drinking wine
- alcohol
- cocktail
- drinking beer
Heartburn Cast
Meryl Streep leads the cast, with Jack Nicholson. Directed by Mike Nichols.
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Director Mike Nichols
More from Mike Nichols
More films directed by Mike Nichols, best-rated first: The Graduate, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Carnal Knowledge and Primary Colors.
Heartburn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Heartburn 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Heartburn Plot Summary
What happens in Heartburn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Heartburn, Rachel Samstat is a Manhattan-based food writer whose life gains a new flavor when she meets Mark Forman, a Washington, D.C. political columnist with a reputation for juggling many romantic gambits. At a mutual friend’s wedding, the pair—both seasoned by prior marriages—slide into a whirlwind courtship and soon marry, choosing to settle into a dilapidated townhouse that they purchase together in the nation’s capital. The early days of their marriage are colored by the chaos of renovations and the push-and-pull of their distinct worlds: Rachel’s refined culinary career and public life collide with Mark’s high-energy political circles, testing their bond even as their affection deepens.
Full summary
The whole story of Heartburn, scene by scene
Heartburn Box Office
Heartburn grossed $25.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.3M
- US & Canada
- $25.3M
Heartburn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Heartburn.
How Well Do You Know Heartburn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Rachel Samstat’s profession?
Cars in Heartburn
12 cars on screen, including the 1981 Peugeot 505 and the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible.
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1981 Peugeot 505 Important role -
1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Minor role -
1980 Ford LTD-S Minor role -
1980 Plymouth Gran Fury Minor role
Heartburn Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Se acabó el pastel” and “A Difícil Arte de Amar”.
- Also known as
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- Se acabó el pastel
- A Difícil Arte de Amar
- I lust och nöd
- Heartburn - Affari di cuore
- Sodbrennen
- Til ægteskabet os skiller
- La brûlure
- Féltékenység
- Sydän karrella
- Горещо сърце
- Ревность
- 제2의 연인
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- Zgaga
- Hořkost
- 心火
- צביטה בלב, ეჭვიანობა
- El difícil arte de amar
- Ревнощі
- Baş Belası
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Heartbreak Kid, The Heartbreak Kid and Heartaches.
Heartburn FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Heartburn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heartburn?
Heartburn runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Heartburn released?
Heartburn was released on July 25, 1986.
Who directed Heartburn?
Heartburn was directed by Mike Nichols.
More films by Mike Nichols Who is in the cast of Heartburn?
Heartburn stars Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson.
How much did Heartburn make at the box office?
Heartburn grossed $25.3 million worldwide.
How is Heartburn rated?
Heartburn has 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Heartburn have a post-credit scene?
No. Heartburn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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