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Playing by Heart
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Playing by Heart

1998-12-30 · 121 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Willard Carroll
Production companies
Morpheus, Hyperion Pictures, Intermedia Films, Miramax
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,970,078

Top Cast

Gillian AndersonGillian AndersonMeredith
Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynMildred
Sean ConnerySean ConneryPaul
Anthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsRoger
Angelina JolieAngelina JolieJoan
Jay MohrJay MohrMark
Ryan PhillippeRyan PhillippeKeenan
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidHugh
Gena RowlandsGena RowlandsHannah
Jon StewartJon StewartTrent
Madeleine StoweMadeleine StoweGracie
Patricia ClarksonPatricia ClarksonAllison
April GraceApril GraceValery
Alec MapaAlec MapaLana
Christian MillsPhillip
Kellie WaymireKellie WaymireJane
Tim HalliganTim HalliganCook Show Director
Michael EmersonMichael EmersonBosco
John Patrick WhitePete
Amanda PeetAmanda PeetAmber

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