Heartburn(1986)
“Sex. Love. Marriage. Some people don't know when to quit.”
Overview
She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.
Director
Mike Nichols
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$53M
Cast
Meryl Streep
as Rachel
Jack Nicholson
as Mark
Jeff Daniels
as Richard
Maureen Stapleton
as Vera
Stockard Channing
as Julie
Richard Masur
as Arthur
Catherine O'Hara
as Betty
Steven Hill
as Rachel's Father
Miloš Forman
as Dimitri
Mamie Gummer
as Annie
Karen Akers
as Thelma Rice
Aida Linares
as Juanita
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$53M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heartburn?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Heartburn (1986).
What is Heartburn about?▼
She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.
Who directed Heartburn?▼
Heartburn was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1986. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Heartburn?▼
Heartburn has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Heartburn?▼
The cast of Heartburn includes Meryl Streep as Rachel, Jack Nicholson as Mark, Jeff Daniels as Richard, Maureen Stapleton as Vera, Stockard Channing as Julie and more.
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