Music of the Heart(1999)
“She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget.”
Overview
After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.
Director
Wes Craven
Studio
Craven-Maddalena Films
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Meryl Streep
as Roberta
Aidan Quinn
as Brian
Angela Bassett
as Janet
Gloria Estefan
as Isabel
Cloris Leachman
as Assunta
Josh Pais
as Dennis
Jane Leeves
as Dorothea
Kieran Culkin
as Lexi at 15
Charlie Hofheimer
as Nick at 17
Jay O. Sanders
as Dan Paxton
Henry Dinhofer
as Lexi at 5
Michael Angarano
as Nick at 7
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Craven-Maddalena Films • Miramax
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Music of the Heart?▼
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What is Music of the Heart about?▼
After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.
Who directed Music of the Heart?▼
Music of the Heart was directed by Wes Craven and released in 1999. It is a drama, music film.
How long is Music of the Heart?▼
Music of the Heart has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Music of the Heart?▼
The cast of Music of the Heart includes Meryl Streep as Roberta, Aidan Quinn as Brian, Angela Bassett as Janet, Gloria Estefan as Isabel, Cloris Leachman as Assunta and more.
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