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Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart

If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.

19986.62h 1m

Overview

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.

Directed by Willard Carroll
Written by Willard Carroll
Produced by Meg Liberman, Thomas L. Wilhite, Willard Carroll
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $4.0M

Top Cast

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Meredith

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Mildred

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Paul

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Roger

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Joan

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Mark

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Keenan

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Hugh

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Hannah

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Trent

Themes & Keywords

hoteladulteryaidswedding vowslos angeles, californiarelationshipfamilyensemble cast

About Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1998 exploring themes of hotel, adultery, aids, wedding vows, los angeles, california, relationship. Directed by Willard Carroll, it stars Gillian Anderson, Ellen Burstyn, Sean Connery. In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.

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