Music of the Heart (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Music of the Heart is a 1999 music drama directed by Wes Craven, starring Meryl Streep. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide on a $27 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $27M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Music of the Heart About?
The premise of Music of the Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Roberta (Meryl Streep) discovers purpose and joy by teaching violin to children in Harlem. Despite initial skepticism from school administrator Janet Williams (Angela Bassett), Roberta's program gains recognition and touches many lives. Facing potential program cuts, Roberta, her students, and Williams unite to organize a concert, determined to preserve the music and the community it has fostered.
Music of the Heart Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- violin
- teacher
- school
- female protagonist
- musician
- teacher student relationship
- violinist
- single mother
- violin player
- music teacher
- music student
- music rehearsal
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- music lesson
- concert
- white savior
- f rated
- social commentary
- classical music
- soul music
- blues music
- child
- 1980s
- manhattan new york city
- dating
- death
- drive by shooting
- christmas
- airport
- puppy
- ghetto
- photo album
- author
- student
- harlem manhattan new york city
- carnegie hall manhattan new york city
- musical education
- public school
- new york city
- yelling
- dog
- school orchestra
- newspaper
- limousine
- concert hall
- children's music
- 1990s
- based on true story
Music of the Heart Cast
Meryl Streep stars in Music of the Heart. Directed by Wes Craven.
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Director Wes Craven
More from Wes Craven
More films directed by Wes Craven, best-rated first: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Red Eye and Paris, je t'aime.
Music of the Heart Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Music of the Heart 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 67% User score
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Music of the Heart Plot Summary
What happens in Music of the Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant cityscape of 1981 New York City, Roberta Guaspari (Meryl Streep), a gifted violinist with an unwavering devotion to music, finds herself grappling with the emotional fallout of her recent divorce from Charles Demetras, a U.S. Navy officer who has turned his affections toward her friend, Lana Holden. With her mother, Assunta, urging her to step back into the workforce and care for her two sons, Alexi and Nicholas, Roberta seeks solace in the familiar company of her old acquaintance, Brian Turner. Starting her journey as a gift-wrapper in a department store, she rekindles her passion for music when Turner suggests that she meet Janet Williams, the head teacher at East Harlem’s Central Park East School.
Full summary
The whole story of Music of the Heart, scene by scene
Music of the Heart Box Office & Budget
Music of the Heart grossed $14.9 million worldwide on a $27 million budget, 55% of what it cost. $14.9 million came from the US and Canada and $77,013 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
55% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $14.9M
- International
- $77K
- Budget
- $27M
Music of the Heart Awards & Nominations
Music of the Heart was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2000.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 2000 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
- Nominated Music (Original Song)
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Golden Globes 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Meryl Streep
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
Music of the Heart Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Music of the Heart | Official Trailer (HD) - Meryl Streep, Angela Bassett | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know Music of the Heart?
10 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 year is the setting of 'Music of the Heart'?
Cars in Music of the Heart
12 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Taurus and the GM C-Series.
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1996 Ford Taurus Minor role -
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1988 Honda Civic Wagon Minor role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
Music of the Heart Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Música del corazón” and “La Musique de mon coeur”.
- Also known as
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- Música del corazón
- La Musique de mon coeur
- Música do Coração
- Fifty Violins
- La musica del cuore
- La Musique de mon cœur
- 弦动我心
- A szív dallamai
- לנגן מהלב
- ミュージック・オブ・ハート
- Музика срца
- Музыка сердца
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- 뮤직 오브 하트
- 弦動我心
- Музика серця
- Muzica inimii
- Música del cor
- Koncert na 50 serc
- มนต์เพลงแห่งหัวใจ
- 50 Cesur Kemancı
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Music of the Heart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Music of the Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Music of the Heart?
Music of the Heart runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Music of the Heart released?
Music of the Heart was released on October 29, 1999.
Who directed Music of the Heart?
Music of the Heart was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Music of the Heart?
Music of the Heart stars Meryl Streep.
How much did Music of the Heart make at the box office?
Music of the Heart grossed $14.9 million worldwide ($14.9 million domestic, $77,013 international) on a budget of $27 million.
How is Music of the Heart rated?
Music of the Heart has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Music of the Heart nominated for any awards?
Music of the Heart received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Music of the Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. Music of the Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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