Playing by Heart
“If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.”
Synopsis
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Playing By Heart - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-06
Top Cast
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Gillian Anderson
Meredith
Ellen Burstyn
Mildred
Sean Connery
Paul
Anthony Edwards
Roger
Angelina Jolie
Joan
Jay Mohr
Mark
Ryan Phillippe
Keenan
Dennis Quaid
Hugh
Gena Rowlands
Hannah
Jon Stewart
Trent
Madeleine Stowe
Gracie
Patricia Clarkson
Allison
April Grace
Valery
Alec Mapa
Lana
Christian Mills
Phillip
Kellie Waymire
Jane
Tim Halligan
Cook Show Director
Michael Emerson
Bosco
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$16M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willard Carroll
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Carroll
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Playing by Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Morpheus, Hyperion Pictures, Intermedia Films, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willard Carroll
Willard Carroll
John Barry
Vilmos Zsigmond, Joseph D. Urbanczyk
Pietro Scalia
Guy East, Meg Liberman, Nigel Sinclair, Thomas L. Wilhite, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Meg Liberman
Producer
Missy Stewart
Production Design
Willard Carroll
Writer
Willard Carroll
Director
John Barry
Original Music Composer
April Ferry
Costume Design
Pietro Scalia
Editor
Thomas L. Wilhite
Producer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Willard Carroll
Producer
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing by Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Playing by Heart about?
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.
Who directed Playing by Heart?
Playing by Heart was directed by Willard Carroll.
Who stars in Playing by Heart?
The principal cast of Playing by Heart includes Gillian Anderson, Ellen Burstyn, Sean Connery, Anthony Edwards, Angelina Jolie.
When was Playing by Heart released and how long is it?
Playing by Heart was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Playing by Heart?
Playing by Heart had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Playing by Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Playing by Heart was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playing by Heart?
Playing by Heart holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).