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Places in the Heart

1984 · 111 min Drama
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1984
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Robert Benton
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (188 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Robert Benton

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Sally Field

Sally Field

Edna Spalding

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Margaret Lomax

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Mr. Will

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Moze

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Wayne Lomax

Ray Baker

Ray Baker

Sheriff Royce Spalding

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Viola Kelsey

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Buddy Kelsey

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

Tee Tot Hightower

Jay Patterson

Jay Patterson

W.E. Simmons

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