Heartburn
“Sex. Love. Marriage. Some people don't know when to quit.”
Synopsis
She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Heartburn Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-20
Top Cast
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Meryl Streep
Rachel
Jack Nicholson
Mark
Jeff Daniels
Richard
Maureen Stapleton
Vera
Stockard Channing
Julie
Richard Masur
Arthur
Catherine O'Hara
Betty
Steven Hill
Rachel's Father
Miloš Forman
Dimitri
Mamie Gummer
Annie
Karen Akers
Thelma Rice
Aida Linares
Juanita
Anna Maria Horsford
Della
Ron McLarty
Detective O'Brien
Kenneth Welsh
Dr. Appel
Kevin Spacey
Subway Thief
Mercedes Ruehl
Eve
Joanna Gleason
Diana
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.51x
+$37.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Nora Ephron
- Original Score
- Carly Simon
- Original Title
- Heartburn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Nichols
Nora Ephron
Carly Simon
Néstor Almendros
Sam O'Steen
Joel Tuber, Mike Nichols, Robert Greenhut
Department Leadership Roster
Nora Ephron
Screenplay
Joel Tuber
Producer
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Mike Nichols
Director
Mike Nichols
Producer
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Carly Simon
Original Music Composer
Tony Walton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartburn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartburn about?
She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.
Who directed Heartburn?
Heartburn was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in Heartburn?
The principal cast of Heartburn includes Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Maureen Stapleton, Stockard Channing.
When was Heartburn released and how long is it?
Heartburn was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heartburn?
Heartburn had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $52.6M at the worldwide box office (3.51 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Heartburn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartburn was composed by Carly Simon.
Is Heartburn based on a book or true story?
Heartburn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nora Ephron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heartburn?
Heartburn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).