Heartburn

1986, Drama, 1h 48m

20 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Despite an astonishing collection of talent across the board, Heartburn's aimless plot inspires mild indigestion instead of romantic ardor. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Rachel Samstat (Meryl Streep), a New York food critic, beds Mark Forman (Jack Nicholson), a Washington, D.C., newspaper columnist. The two fall in love, and Rachel relinquishes her job and relocates to be with a man who views himself as unfit for marriage. They try to build a life together -- literally -- as they struggle with the construction crews renovating their home. When Rachel gets pregnant, Mark is enthusiastic, but then soon begins doubting whether he could be a family man.

Cast & Crew

Meryl Streep
Rachel Samstat
Jack Nicholson
Mark Forman
Maureen Stapleton
Vera
Jeff Daniels
Richard
Stockard Channing
Julie Siegel
Richard Masur
Arthur Siegel
Catherine O'Hara
Betty
Steven Hill
Harry Samstat
Milos Forman
Dmitri
Mamie Gummer
Annie Forman
Karen Akers
Thelma Rice
Aida Linares
Juanita
Anna Maria Horsford
Della
Ron McLarty
Det. Andrew O'Brien
Mercedes Ruehl
Eve
Kenneth Welsh
Dr. Appel
Kevin Spacey
Subway Thief
Joanna Gleason
Diana
Jack Gilpin
Ellis
Yakov Smirnoff
Contractor Laszlo
Mike Nichols
Director
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Mike Nichols
Producer
Nora Ephron
Screenwriter
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