The Heartbreak Kid
“A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.”
Synopsis
Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants to be with Kelly instead.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Larry Karaszewski on The Heartbreak Kid
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-02-11
Top Cast
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Charles Grodin
Lenny Cantrow
Cybill Shepherd
Kelly Corcoran
Jeannie Berlin
Lila Kolodny
Eddie Albert
Duane Corcoran
Audra Lindley
Mrs. Corcoran
Mitchell Jason
Cousin Ralph
William Prince
Colorado Man
Augusta Dabney
Colorado Woman
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Cantrow
Jack Hausman
Mr. Kolodny
Erik Lee Preminger
Pecan Pie Waiter
Tim Browne
Kelly's Boyfriend
Jean Scoppa
Flower Girl
Art Metrano
Entertainer
Marilyn Putnam
Mrs. Kolodny
Joel Thingvall
College Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elaine May
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Garry Sherman
- Original Title
- The Heartbreak Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Palomar Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elaine May
Neil Simon, Bruce Jay Friedman
Garry Sherman
Owen Roizman
John Carter
Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine May
Director
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
John Carter
Editor
Garry Sherman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heartbreak Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heartbreak Kid about?
Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants to be with Kelly instead.
Who directed The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid was directed by Elaine May.
Who stars in The Heartbreak Kid?
The principal cast of The Heartbreak Kid includes Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert, Audra Lindley.
When was The Heartbreak Kid released and how long is it?
The Heartbreak Kid was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Heartbreak Kid make at the box office?
The Heartbreak Kid grossed $5.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Heartbreak Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heartbreak Kid was composed by Garry Sherman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).