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Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is

Stewart McBain is showing his kids a new side of life. The Outside.

19906.11h 47m

Overview

A wealthy businessman shows his young adult kids how tough life can be.

Directed by John Boorman
Written by John Boorman, Telsche Boorman
Produced by John Boorman
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Top Cast

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Stewart McBain

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Daphne McBain

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Jean

Crispin Glover

Crispin Glover

Lionel

Suzy Amis

Suzy Amis

Chloe McBain

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Shitty

David Hewlett

David Hewlett

Jimmy

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Harry

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Walsh

Tom

Sheila Kelley

Sheila Kelley

Sheryl

Themes & Keywords

homelessnessfashionreal estate

About Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is is a comedy, drama film released in 1990 exploring themes of homelessness, fashion, real estate. Directed by John Boorman, it stars Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Joanna Cassidy. A wealthy businessman shows his young adult kids how tough life can be.

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