Movie·2000·2h 0m
Where the Heart Is
Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Novalee Nation is a 17-year-old Tennessee transient who has to grow up in a hurry when she's left pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend on a roadside, and takes refuge in the friendly aisles of Wal-Mart. Eventually, some eccentric but kindly strangers 'adopt' Novalee and her infant daughter, helping them buck the odds and build a new life.
Written By
Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Producer
Matt Williams, Carmen Finestra
Cinematography
Richard Greatrex
Music
Mason Daring
Editor
Ian Crafford
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
752 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Natalie Portman
Novalee Nation
Ashley Judd
Lexie Coop
Stockard Channing
Thelma 'Sister' Husband
Joan Cusack
Ruth Meyers
Sally Field
Mama Lil
James Frain
Forney Hull
Dylan Bruno
Willy Jack Pickens
Keith David
Moses Whitecotten
Ray Prewitt
Tim
Laura House
Nicki
Mary Ashleigh Green
Girl in Bathroom
Kinna McInroe
Wal-Mart Clerk
Linda Wakeman
Hospital Receptionist
David Alvarado
Cellmate
Mark Voges
Religious Man
Todd Lowe
Troy
Margaret Hoard
Mary Elizabeth Hull
Rodger Boyce
Officer Harry
// crew
Crew
Matt Williams
Director, Producer
Ian Crafford
Editor
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Richard Greatrex
Director of Photography
Lowell Ganz
Screenplay
Carmen Finestra
Executive Producer
Patricia Whitcher
Producer
Susan Cartsonis
Producer
Babaloo Mandel
Screenplay
David McFadzean
Producer
Rick Leed
Executive Producer
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