Playing by Heart (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Playing by Heart is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Willard Carroll, starring Ellen Burstyn, Sean Connery and Dennis Quaid. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. It holds 66% on TMDB.
- worldwide gross
- $4M
- budget
- $20M
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Willard Carroll
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Playing by Heart About?
The premise of Playing by Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Several interconnected stories explore the complexities of love, loss, and the search for connection in Los Angeles. The narratives involve a couple attempting to revitalize their relationship, a woman facing a serious illness and its impact on her family, and various individuals yearning for meaningful bonds. Through unexpected encounters, these lives intertwine, revealing the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding peace amidst life's challenges.
Playing by Heart Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manhattan new york city
- chicago illinois
- los angeles california
- one eyed animal
- california
- unfaithful wife
- hospital patient
- disco
- cleavage
- dying in arms of mother
- dying man
- fatal illness
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- husband confesses infidelity to wife
- braless
- implied sex
- unfaithful husband
- pet cat
- hotel room
- dinner date
- loner
- gay bar
- passionate kiss
- death of ex boyfriend
- reference to prince the singer
- golden retriever
- pet dog
- visiting a grave
- gay man
- husband wife estrangement
- renewing wedding vows
- flowers as gift
- long term relationship
- romantic male female relationship
- adult son lives with his parents
- alcohol abstinence
- fatal disease
- marital infidelity
- minister
- tv show in film
- man carries a woman in his arms
- gay
- 1990s
- cheating wife
- cheating husband
- quirky comedy
- romantic comedy
- tv cooking show
- cooking
- bookshelf
- three sisters
Playing by Heart Cast
Ellen Burstyn leads the cast, with Sean Connery and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Willard Carroll; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Willard Carroll
Also Starring in Playing by Heart
· 6 moreMore from Willard Carroll
More films directed by Willard Carroll: Marigold, Tom’s Midnight Garden and The Runestone.
Playing by Heart Reviews & Ratings
Playing by Heart holds 66% on TMDB.
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TMDB 66% User score
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Playing by Heart Plot Summary
What happens in Playing by Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant, bustling landscape of Los Angeles, a rich tapestry of interconnected lives unfolds, revealing a complex web of relationships filled with their own struggles and secrets. Among the varied cast of characters is an elderly couple, Paul and Hannah, who are on the brink of celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary through a vow renewal ceremony. In their lives, hope and despair coexist as they confront the harsh reality of Paul’s terminal brain tumor, looming over their celebration like a dark cloud. Despite Hannah’s persistent attempts to face this impending tragedy, Paul stubbornly avoids acknowledging his fate, further complicated by the discovery of an old photograph of another woman tucked away in his desk drawer, hinting at a past affection that remains unspoken.
Full summary
The whole story of Playing by Heart, scene by scene
Playing by Heart Box Office & Budget
Playing by Heart grossed $4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 20% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$4M
20% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $4M
- Budget
- $20M
Playing by Heart Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Playing by Heart.
How Well Do You Know Playing by Heart?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What significant event are Paul and Hannah planning?
Cars in Playing by Heart
17 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C Minor role -
1995 BMW 318ti E36/5 Background role
Playing by Heart Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Jugando con el corazón” and “Srdce ti napoví”.
- Also known as
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- Jugando con el corazón
- Srdce ti napoví
- La Carte du coeur
- Leben und lieben in L.A.
- Превратности любви
- Scherzi del cuore
- La Carte du cœur
- Szeress, ha tudsz!
- Capcanele seducției
- Corações Apaixonados
- Ακολουθώντας την Καρδιά
- Sex lektioner i kärlek
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- Çapraz Hayatlar
- Podoby lásky
- 随心所欲
- Любовни приключения
- Gra w serca
- 플래닝 하트
- マイ・ハート、マイ・ラブ
- بازی با قلب
- 隨心所慾
- Перипетії кохання
- Corazones apasionados
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Playing by Heart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Playing by Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Playing by Heart?
Playing by Heart runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Playing by Heart released?
Playing by Heart was released on January 22, 1999.
Who directed Playing by Heart?
Playing by Heart was directed by Willard Carroll.
More films by Willard Carroll Who is in the cast of Playing by Heart?
Playing by Heart stars Ellen Burstyn, Sean Connery and Dennis Quaid, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Playing by Heart make at the box office?
Playing by Heart grossed $4 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million.
How is Playing by Heart rated?
Playing by Heart has 66% on TMDB.
Does Playing by Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. Playing by Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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