Heartlands (2002): Cast & Plot
Heartlands is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Damien O'Donnell, starring Michael Sheen as Colin, Jane Robbins and Jim Carter. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Damien O'Donnell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DNA Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Heartlands About?
The premise of Heartlands without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Colin 'Col' Lawes runs a news agency with his wife Sandra and plays competitive darts for the Athletic Arms team. After he catches Sandra cheating with team captain and police officer Geoff, who falsely accuses Col of abuse, he is expelled just as the team reaches the Blackpool league finals. Col then sets out on a solo road‑trip to Blackpool, hoping the journey will give him a chance to win Sandra back.
Heartlands Cast & Characters
Michael Sheen leads the cast as Colin, with Jane Robbins as Sandra and Jim Carter as Geoff. Directed by Damien O'Donnell; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damien O'Donnell
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Michael Sheen as Colin - Jane Robbins as Sandra
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Jim Carter as Geoff - Paul Shane as Zippy
Also Starring in Heartlands
· 27 more- Mark Addy Ron
- Mark Strong Ian
- Ruth Jones Mandy
- Kate Rusby Themselves
- Eric Bristow The Crafty Cockney
- Celia Imrie Sonja
- Mel Gibson Coach Driver
- James Corden Shady
- Joe Dempsie Craig
- Alan Williams Deno
- Paul Popplewell Gulliver's Kingdom Soldier (uncredited)
- Rupert Procter Trevor
- Bill Rodgers Dennis
- Rob Jarvis Bob Derby
- Emily Aston Service Station Waitress
- Tony Monroe "Nessun Dorma" Manager
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- Raymond Waring Forest Man
- Jason Hamer Motorbike Salesman
- Russ Bray Darts Announcer
- Margaret Blakemore "Nessun Dorma" Barmaid
- Paul Slack Mick
- Phillipa Peak Sarah
- Hazel Monaghan Greenie
- Silas-Paul Simpson Andy
- Russell Hayes Russ
- Jade Rhodes Ebony
- Romy Baskerville Troupe Leader
More from Damien O'Donnell
More films directed by Damien O'Donnell, best-rated first: East Is East, Rory O'Shea Was Here, How Was Your Day? and Inside I’m Dancing.
Heartlands Plot Summary
What happens in Heartlands from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Colin is a mild-mannered newsagent who spends his evenings on a local darts team. When he discovers his wife, Sandra has been unfaithful with the team’s captain, Geoff, they have a heated argument and she leaves him. The darts team is bound for a regional final in Blackpool, but Geoff drops Colin from the team and takes Sandra with him.
Motivated by Zippy’s advice not to end up regretting the moment, Colin resolves to travel to Blackpool to tell Sandra he loves her. Taking a leap of faith, he leaves his newsagent shop in the care of loyal customers and sets off on his journey.
Full summary
The whole story of Heartlands, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Heartlands?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Colin's occupation at the start of the film?
Heartlands Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Heartlands - Mitten ins Herz” and “Pé na Estrada”.
- Also known as
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- Heartlands - Mitten ins Herz
- Pé na Estrada
- Volver a empezar
- A szív és vidéke
- 寻爱之旅
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Heartlands FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Heartlands, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heartlands?
Heartlands runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Heartlands released?
Heartlands was released on August 20, 2002.
Who directed Heartlands?
Heartlands was directed by Damien O'Donnell.
More films by Damien O'Donnell Who is in the cast of Heartlands?
Heartlands stars Michael Sheen as Colin, Jane Robbins as Sandra and Jim Carter as Geoff, among 31 credited actors.
Does Heartlands have a post-credit scene?
No. Heartlands has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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