The Heartbreak Kid
“Between the joy of falling in love, and the pain of growing up... between the desire for knowledge, and the barrier to passion... something had to break...”
Synopsis
Christina (Claudia Karvan) is a school teacher from a wealthy Greek-Australian background, engaged to a lawyer and content with the traditional course of her life. She begins teaching at an inner-city working-class school and she finds her ideas challenged by the students. Involving herself in a campaign by a group of non-anglo students to form a soccer club in a school where the racist PE teacher only supports Australian Rules Football, Christina starts falling in love with aspiring soccer player, 17 year old Nick (Alex Dimitriades). The ensuing affair forces Christina to challenge herself, her family and the culture she lives in. Managing to effectively combine comedy with a refreshing examination of contemporary ethnic relationships in Australia, beautifully acted by a young cast, and insightfully scripted.
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Heartbreak Kid movie trailer (1993)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-05
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Claudia Karvan
Christina Papadopoulos
Alex Dimitriades
Nick Polides
Steve Bastoni
Dimitri
Nico Lathouris
George
George Vidalis
Vasili
Doris Younane
Evdokia
Louise Mandylor
Eleni
William McInnes
Southgate
Jasper Bagg
Graham
Fonda Goniadis
Con
Vikash Prasad
Vikash
Bao Quach
Tran
Katherine Halliday
Maria (as Kathy Halliday)
Chaka Johnson
Soula
Keith Iosifidis
Manolis
Scott Major
Rivers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Barrett
- Original Score
- John Clifford White
- Original Title
- The Heartbreak Kid
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Village Roadshow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Jenkins
Robert Barrett, Michael Jenkins
John Clifford White
Ben Gannon, Andrea Asimow
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jenkins
Writer
Michael Jenkins
Director
Ben Gannon
Producer
Robert Barrett
Screenplay
Robert Barrett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heartbreak Kid
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What is The Heartbreak Kid about?
Christina (Claudia Karvan) is a school teacher from a wealthy Greek-Australian background, engaged to a lawyer and content with the traditional course of her life. She begins teaching at an inner-city working-class school and she finds her ideas challenged by the students. Involving herself in a campaign by a group of non-anglo students to form a soccer club in a school where the racist PE teacher only supports Australian Rules Football, Christina starts falling in love with aspiring soccer player, 17 year old Nick (Alex Dimitriades). The ensuing affair forces Christina to challenge herself, her family and the culture she lives in. Managing to effectively combine comedy with a refreshing examination of contemporary ethnic relationships in Australia, beautifully acted by a young cast, and insightfully scripted.
Who directed The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid was directed by Michael Jenkins.
Who stars in The Heartbreak Kid?
The principal cast of The Heartbreak Kid includes Claudia Karvan, Alex Dimitriades, Steve Bastoni, Nico Lathouris, George Vidalis.
When was The Heartbreak Kid released and how long is it?
The Heartbreak Kid was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heartbreak Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heartbreak Kid was composed by John Clifford White.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).