CinemaOSMovie · 1998 · 2h 1m · R
Playing by Heart

If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.

67%(262)IMDbComedyDramaRomance

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.

Directed byWillard Carroll

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
EN
Released
December 30, 1998
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$3,970,078
Studios
Hyperion PicturesIntermedia FilmsMiramax

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Playing By Heart - Trailer

Playing By Heart - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Meredith

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Mildred

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Paul

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Roger

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Joan

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Mark

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Keenan

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Hugh

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Hannah

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Trent

Creative team
Directed by
Willard Carroll
Written by
Willard Carroll
Produced by
Thomas L. Wilhite
Meg Liberman

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