Playing by Heart
1998 · Movie · R · 121 min · ★ 6.6 · 58% critics
Playing by Heart weaves together multiple love stories in Los Angeles, where romance and heartbreak collide across different ages and backgrounds. As separate lives intersect, longing and disappointment give way to unexpected connections and hard-won truths about what the heart really wants.
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-12-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Critic score
- 58/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (250 votes)
About
If you like interlocking romance stories in Los Angeles with plenty of heartfelt moments, Playing by Heart is likely for you, but Not for you if you want one focused storyline or nonstop laughs like The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy or Love Is All You Need.
Pros: vibrant LA ensemble; compelling performances; witty dialogue | Cons: sometimes predictable; uneven vignettes; emotional tone swings
Themes
- hotel
- adultery
- aids
- wedding vows
- los angeles, california
- relationship
- family
Cast & crew
Gillian Anderson
as Meredith
Ellen Burstyn
as Mildred
Sean Connery
as Paul
Anthony Edwards
as Roger
Angelina Jolie
as Joan
Jay Mohr
as Mark
Ryan Phillippe
as Keenan
Dennis Quaid
as Hugh
Gena Rowlands
as Hannah
Jon Stewart
as Trent
Directed by Willard Carroll