Heartland (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Heartland is a drama and tv movie film directed by Kevin Billington, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. This "Play on One" story depicts Jack and his farming family in West Wales. They have built up their dairy herd with vast loans and are then told they must cut back on milk production and slaughter some of the herd. The community launches a campaign against the quotas, but Jack takes the law into his own hands.
Who’s in it. Heartland stars Anthony Hopkins as Jack, Lynn Farleigh as Rachel, Mark Lewis Jones as Iwan and Martin Glyn Murray as Glyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Heartland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartland (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartland worth watching?
- Heartland holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartland?
- Heartland stars Anthony Hopkins, Lynn Farleigh, Mark Lewis Jones, Martin Glyn Murray and Hugh Fraser.
- When was Heartland released?
- Heartland was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.