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Where the Heart Is

PG-1320002hMatt Williams
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 34% · Metacritic 30

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"Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart."

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.

ComedyDramaRomance
CaliforniaBabySupermarketChangePhotographerPregnancyTornadoOklahomaRomcomRags To Riches

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Frequently asked questions

What is Where the Heart Is (2000) about?

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.

Who stars in Where the Heart Is?

Where the Heart Is stars Natalie Portman (Novalee Nation), Ashley Judd (Lexie Coop), Stockard Channing (Thelma 'Sister' Husband), Joan Cusack (Ruth Meyers), Sally Field (Mama Lil). The film was directed by Matt Williams.

How long is Where the Heart Is?

Where the Heart Is has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated PG-13.

Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?

Where the Heart Is holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 34. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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