Where the Heart Is
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director
- Matt Williams
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Natalie PortmanNovalee Nation
Ashley JuddLexie Coop
Stockard ChanningThelma 'Sister' Husband
Joan CusackRuth Meyers
Sally FieldMama Lil
James FrainForney Hull
Dylan BrunoWilly Jack Pickens
Keith DavidMoses Whitecotten
Ray PrewittTimL
Laura HouseNicki🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Where the Heart Is 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 directed Where the Heart Is?
- Where the Heart Is was directed by Matt Williams.
- When was Where the Heart Is released?
- Where the Heart Is was released on April 27, 2000.
- How long is Where the Heart Is?
- Where the Heart Is has a runtime of 2h 0m.
- Where can I track Where the Heart Is?
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