SummaryAbandoned by her boyfriend at a Wal-Mart, a pregnant 17 year-old (Portman) rebuilds her life.
Directed By:Matt Williams
Written By:Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Billie Letts
Where the Heart Is
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
30
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
30
18% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
29% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
54% Negative
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
67
Had Williams chopped away more pointedly at the rambling script, he might've had something memorable.
50
A top-notch cast compensates for dubious credibility.
40
No-Good Men, Foolish Choices and Birth on the Floor of a Wal-Mart.
38
The Wal-Mart of cinematic soap operas. One-stop shopping for your emotional movie needs.
25
A particularly egregious array of Kodak moments.
20
Banal and trite where it could have been insightful and emotionally truthful, this Fox release is also notable for featuring the first disappointing performance by teen star Natalie Portman.
10
In comparison to Where the Heart Is, the Wal-Mart commercials seem like cinema verite.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
50% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
29% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
21% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
Sep 5, 2010
10
This is one of Natalie Portman's best movies. However,it is a little silly. But I still highly recommend you see it. The soundtrack is great too. Don't miss it.
Production Company:
- 20th Century Fox
- Wind Dancer Productions
Release Date:Apr 28, 2000
Duration:2 h
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Laughter is harder... Friendship is stronger... Trust is deeper... When it comes from the heart.
Awards
YoungStar Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Nomination
