Holiday Heart
“He'll do anything in his power... to keep them together.”
Synopsis
After losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart meets 12-year-old Niki and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda. Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purpose when he steps in as a father figure to Niki and welcomes the two women into his life. But when Wanda becomes romantically involved with her drug dealer, Silas, it may endanger Niki and threaten to destroy the makeshift family.
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Trailer: Holiday Heart
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-01
Top Cast
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Ving Rhames
Holiday Heart
Alfre Woodard
Wanda Dean
Jesika Reynolds
Niki Dean
Mykelti Williamson
Silas
Jonathan Wesley Wallace
Jambalaya Blue
Philip Maurice Hayes
Sergeant
Blu Mankuma
Pastor Henry
Ron Selmour
LT
Lorena Gale
Mrs. Owens
James Kidnie
Penthouse M.C.
Benz Antoine
Fisher
Guy Fauchon
Travel Agent Dan
Rhys Williams
Deuce
Mary Antonini
Sarah
Emy Aneke
Ricky
Roger Haskett
UPS Delivery Man
Peter Williams
Phillip St. Paul
Scott Swanson
Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheryl L. West
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Holiday Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television, Tribeca Productions, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Townsend
Cheryl L. West
Stephen James Taylor
Jan Kiesser
Sabrina Plisco
Robert De Niro, Brad Epstein, Jane Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Mike Crestejo
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Townsend
Director
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Eric Norlin
Production Design
Kate Healey
Costume Design
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Heart
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What is Holiday Heart about?
After losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart meets 12-year-old Niki and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda. Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purpose when he steps in as a father figure to Niki and welcomes the two women into his life. But when Wanda becomes romantically involved with her drug dealer, Silas, it may endanger Niki and threaten to destroy the makeshift family.
Who directed Holiday Heart?
Holiday Heart was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Holiday Heart?
The principal cast of Holiday Heart includes Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Reynolds, Mykelti Williamson, Jonathan Wesley Wallace.
When was Holiday Heart released and how long is it?
Holiday Heart was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Holiday Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holiday Heart was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holiday Heart?
Holiday Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).