Heartaches (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Heartaches is a comedy and drama film directed by Donald Shebib, running about 92 minutes. “One drinks. One swears. One sleeps around. One doesn't. You're gonna love 'em both.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young wife becomes pregnant, but the child's father is not her husband. Afraid to tell him, she leaves home, and meets an outgoing, free-spirited woman on a bus. Although the two are polar opposites, the wife moves in with the young woman, and finds out that they have much more in common than she realized.
Who’s in it. Heartaches stars Margot Kidder as Rita Harris, Annie Potts as Bonnie Howard, Robert Carradine as Stanley Howard and Winston Rekert as Marcello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Heartaches 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 Heartaches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartaches tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartaches (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartaches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartaches worth watching?
- Heartaches holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartaches?
- Heartaches stars Margot Kidder, Annie Potts, Robert Carradine, Winston Rekert and George Touliatos.
- When was Heartaches released?
- Heartaches was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.