Movie

Playing by Heart

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

1998★ 6.6 · 2522h 1mComedyDramaRomance

Overview

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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Cast

Angelina Jolie
as Joan

Gillian Anderson
as Meredith

Madeleine Stowe
as Gracie

Dennis Quaid
as Hugh

Amanda Peet
as Amber

Ellen Burstyn
as Mildred

Sean Connery
as Paul

Patricia Clarkson
as Allison

Nastassja Kinski
as The Lawyer (uncredited)

Ryan Phillippe
as Keenan

Hilary Duff
as Extra (uncredited)

Anthony Edwards
as Roger

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6.6/ 10

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Release date: 1998-12-30

Budget: $20,000,000

Revenue: $3,970,078

Runtime: 2h 1m

Genres

ComedyDramaRomance

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