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The Heartbreak Kid

PG19721h 45mElaine May
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 74

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"A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love."

Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants to be with Kelly instead.

RomanceComedy
Miami, FloridaHoneymoonMarriageNewlywedProtective FatherWoman DirectorCheat On WifeMiami BeachAnnoying Eating HabitsAbsurd

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Heartbreak Kid (1972) about?

Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants to be with Kelly instead.

Who stars in The Heartbreak Kid?

The Heartbreak Kid stars Charles Grodin (Lenny Cantrow), Cybill Shepherd (Kelly Corcoran), Jeannie Berlin (Lila Kolodny), Eddie Albert (Duane Corcoran), Audra Lindley (Mrs. Corcoran). The film was directed by Elaine May.

How long is The Heartbreak Kid?

The Heartbreak Kid has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated PG.

Is The Heartbreak Kid worth watching?

The Heartbreak Kid holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Romance, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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