Where the Heart Is (1990)
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- R
- 1h 47min
- Comedy, Drama
- 23 Feb 1990 (USA)
- Movie
A wealthy businessman shows his young-adult offspring how tough life can be.
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Writers:
Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dabney Coleman | ... |
Stewart McBain
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| Uma Thurman | ... |
Daphne McBain
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| Joanna Cassidy | ... |
Jean
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| Crispin Glover | ... |
Lionel
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| Suzy Amis | ... |
Chloe McBain
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| Christopher Plummer | ... |
Shitty
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| David Hewlett | ... |
Jimmy
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| Maury Chaykin | ... |
Harry
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| Dylan Walsh | ... |
Tom
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| Ken Pogue | ... |
Hamilton
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| Sheila Kelley | ... |
Sheryl
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| Michael Kirby | ... |
Lionel's Father
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Dennis Strong | ... |
Marvin X
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| Timothy Stickney | ... |
Marcus
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Emma Woollard | ... |
Olivia
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| Tabitha St. Germain | ... |
Secretary
(as Paulina Gillis)
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Gary Krawford | ... |
Presidential Aide
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| Albert Schultz | ... |
Edgar
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| Sandi Ross | ... |
Woman Speaking in Tongues
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George Seremba | ... |
Preacher
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Ralph Small | ... |
Eviction Man
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Ann-Marie MacDonald | ... |
T.V. Reporter (Stock Exchange)
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| Frances Flanagan | ... |
T.V. Reporter (Dutch House)
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Naima Jodin | ... |
Porna
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Prabha Gandhi | ... |
Mya
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Juan Sanchez | ... |
Jose
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Ida Carnevali | ... |
Mrs. Jose
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| Philip Williams | ... |
Man with Writ
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Howard Lende | ... |
Wall Street Man
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| Maurice Godin | ... |
Stock Exchange Dealer
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David Bronstein | ... |
Stock Exchange Dealer
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Eric Moreau | ... |
Cop
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Sean Ryerson | ... |
Man at Dump
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Audrey Smith | ... |
Runway Model
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Jean Fleming | ... |
Runway Model
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Catherine Blythe | ... |
Runway Model
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Jennifer Samarzija | ... |
Runway Model
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Trish Olsthoorn | ... |
Runway Model
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Mikki | ... |
Runway Model
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Jacinta Bradshaw | ... |
Runway Model
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Sharmain Beddoe | ... |
Runway Model
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Karyn Wilson | ... |
Runway Model
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Susan Willemsen | ... |
Runway Model
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Suzy Johnston | ... |
Runway Model
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| Christine Kossak | ... |
Runway Model
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| Max Wasa | ... |
Runway Model
(as Maxine Wasa)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ric Sarabia | ... |
Unemployment Clerk
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| Matt Birman | ... |
Stockbroker (uncredited)
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Boorman | ||
Written by
| Telsche Boorman | ... | (written by) & |
| John Boorman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| John Boorman | ... | producer |
| Edgar F. Gross | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Peter Martin | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Suschitzky | ||
Editing by
| Ian Crafford | ||
Casting By
| Bonnie Finnegan | ||
Production Design by
| Carol Spier | ||
Art Direction by
| Susan Kaufman | ||
| James McAteer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Elinor Rose Galbraith | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda Matheson | ||
Makeup Department
| Jenny Arbour | ... | key assistant hair stylist |
| Judi Cooper-Sealy | ... | hair stylist |
| Shonagh Jabour | ... | makeup artist |
| Timna Woollard | ... | chole's paintings and body makeup |
| Thomas Yee | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ira Halberstadt | ... | production manager: New York |
| Daniel J. Heffner | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Sean Ryerson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Walter Gasparovic | ... | second assistant director |
| Grant Lucibello | ... | third assistant director |
| Tony Lucibello | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Carlos Caneca | ... | set dressing trainee |
| Kirk Cheney | ... | construction manager |
| Christopher Geggie | ... | assistant property master |
| Doug Harlocker | ... | property master (as Douglas Harlocker) |
| Shelley Nieder | ... | assistant props |
| Jim Veale | ... | head carpenter |
| Timna Woollard | ... | scenic artist |
| John Dondertman | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Keith Wall | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ron Davis | ... | sound editor |
| Bryan Day | ... | sound mixer |
| John Hayward | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nicolas Le Messurier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sandy Buchanan | ... | post-production sound assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ted Ross | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Tim Segulin | ... | optical effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Dennis Lundin | ... | stunt double |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael F. Barrow | ... | gaffer: New York City |
| Carlo Campana | ... | key grip |
| Attila Dory | ... | still photographer |
| Richard Gaal | ... | electrician |
| Duane Gullison | ... | generator operator |
| Susan Shaw | ... | camera trainee |
| Cactus Simser | ... | electrician |
Animation Department
| Peter Hudecki | ... | animator: video game |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Trysha Bakker | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jay Du Boisson | ... | set costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Jeff Stolow | ... | location manager: New York |
| Gordon Yang | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| The London Film Orchestra | ... | music played by |
| Peter Martin | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Helen Sava | ... | music associate |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Haller | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Walter Donohue | ... | creative associate |
| Pauline Hume | ... | graphic artist: titles |
| Julie Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Richard Murphy | ... | choreographer |
| Lisa S. Girolami | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Tim Haslam | ... | worldwide sales (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures (presents)
- Silver Screen Partners IV (in association with)
- Where the Heart Is
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1990) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Guild Film Distribution (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- AMLF (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Films (1991) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1992) (Argentina) (VHS)
- KSS (1995) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Touchstone Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Aquarius TV (1998) (Greece) (tv)
- Scanbox Entertainment (1998) (Finland) (VHS)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- General Screen Enterprises (titles)
- Pacific Studios II (chromatrans background)
- Pinewood Studios (sound mixing)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Stewart McBain (Coleman) is a real-estate mogul who spends his living blowing up old buildings to make room to erect new buildings. All goes as planned for a new subdivision, until a group of protesters object to the destruction of one lonely, ugly building, called the Dutch House. Typically, the media is sent to the scene of the protest, and McBain appears on TV in a bad way. His children - Daphne (Thurman), Chloe (Amis), and Jimmy (Hewlett) - ridicule him for appearing on TV, and as a reward for their remarks, he drops them off at the Dutch House with $750 apiece, and tells them they're on their own. They must find jobs if they expect to make money to stay warm. McBain and his wife Jean watch from afar as their children adapt to their new lifestyle, meeting new friends, and inviting others into their new home, including a decrepit bum.
Written by Ari Herzog |
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| Taglines | Stewart McBain is showing his kids a new side of life. The outside. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Crispin Glover filmed this movie at the same time Back to the Future Part II (1989) was being shot. Crispin Glover did not reach a payment agreement for BTTF2 and archived footage was used with prosthetics added to stand-ins to portray his character. Glover later sued and won. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Oscar Nomination Surprises for 1989 (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Blue Moon Revisited (Song For Elvis) See more » |
| Quotes |
Stewart McBain:
Harry, your loyalty was an accusation. Blame someone else. See more » |