1 Movie Directed by Matt Williams

Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-04-28

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (25740 Reviews)

Director:

Matt Williams

Cast:

Writer:

Lowell Ganz (screenplay)

Babaloo Mandel (screenplay)

Billie Letts (novel)

Fullplot:

Novalee Nation is a pregnant 17-year-old from Tennessee heading to California with her boyfriend Willie Jack, but is abandoned by him at a Wal-Mart store in Sequoyah, Oklahoma. Novalee has no job, no skills and only $5.55 in her pocket, so she secretly lives in the Wal-Mart until her daughter Americus is born six weeks later. Novalee decides to raise her daughter and rebuild her life in Sequoyah, with the help of eccentric but kind strangers. Based on the best-selling novel by Billie Letts.

Become a Movie Insider

Join our mailing list and get access to expert analysis, trivia, and recommendations that will elevate your movie-watching experience.

View our privacy policy.