Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart

If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.

1998•2h 1m•6.6/10

ComedyDramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(244)

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.

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Production

Morpheus, Hyperion Pictures, Intermedia Films, Miramax

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Meredith

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Mildred

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Paul

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Roger

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Joan

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Mark

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Keenan

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Hugh

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Hannah

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Trent

Madeleine Stowe

Madeleine Stowe

Gracie

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Allison

April Grace

April Grace

Valery

Alec Mapa

Alec Mapa

Lana

Christian Mills

Phillip

Kellie Waymire

Kellie Waymire

Jane

Tim Halligan

Tim Halligan

Cook Show Director

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Bosco

John Patrick White

Pete

Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet

Amber

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