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Where the Heart Is

Film · 2000

Novalee Nation is a 17-year-old Tennessee transient who has to grow up in a hurry when she's left pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend on a roadside, and takes refuge in the friendly aisles of Wal-Mart. Eventually, some eccentric but kindly strangers 'adopt' Novalee and her infant daughter, helping them buck the odds and build a new life.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Matt Williamsdirector · producer
  2. Babaloo Mandelwriter
  3. Lowell Ganzwriter
  4. Rick Leedexecutive producer
  5. Carmen Finestraexecutive producer
  6. Ian Craffordeditor
  7. Richard Greatrexcinematographer
  8. Mason Daringcomposer
  9. David McFadzeanproducer
  10. Scott Doughertyproducer
  11. Lisa Brownmusic supervisor
  12. Susan Cartsonisproducer
  13. Patricia Whitcherproducer
  14. Paul Petersproduction designer

On screen

  1. Stockard Channinglead actor
  2. Ashley Juddlead actor
  3. Natalie Portmanlead actor
  4. Joan Cusacklead actor
  5. Laura Housesupporting actor
  6. Ray Prewittsupporting actor
  7. Mary Ashleigh Greensupporting actor
  8. Dylan Brunosupporting actor
  9. James Frainsupporting actor
  10. Sally Fieldsupporting actor
  11. Keith Davidsupporting actor
  12. Adrian Garzaguest actor
  13. Alecia Batsonguest actor
  14. Alicia Godwinguest actor
  15. Bob Coonrodguest actor
  16. Erica Mincksguest actor
  17. Jason C. Youngguest actor
  18. Jerry Wuguest actor
  19. Kathryn Esquivelguest actor
  20. Kylie Harmonguest actor
  21. Laura Auldridgeguest actor
  22. Mark Mathisguest actor
  23. Stacy Bellewguest actor
  24. Tony Mannguest actor
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From the people who made Where the Heart Is

113
  1. Home Improvement1991 · TV seriesExceptional· 3 shared
  2. Parenthood1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Greedy1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. City Slickers1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Gung Ho1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Forget Paris1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Night Shift1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Spies Like Us1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Tooth Fairy2010 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  11. Splash1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. Roseanne1988 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  13. Fathers' Day1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Multiplicity1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. The Conners2018 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  16. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Fever Pitch2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. A League of Their Own1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. What Women Want2000 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  20. EDtv1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  21. Robots2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Good Sam2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. When Trumpets Fade1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. A League of Their Own2022 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  25. What Men Want2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Field of Dreams1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Crush1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Thunderheart1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Indian in the Cupboard1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. As Cool as I Am2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. The Cosby Show1984 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
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  35. The Emerald Forest1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. Still Smokin1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Snow White: A Tale of Terror1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  40. Bernie2012 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
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  44. Say It Isn't So2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. A Tale of Love and DarknessNatalie Portman2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Practical MagicStockard ChanningScott Dougherty1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. SmokeStockard ChanningAshley Judd1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. The Other WomanNatalie Portman2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. No Strings AttachedNatalie Portman2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. High CrimesAshley JuddPaul Peters2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. Toy Story of Terror!Joan Cusack2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Vox LuxNatalie Portman2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Someone Like You...Ashley Judd2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Anything ElseStockard Channing2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. De-LovelyAshley Judd2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Six Degrees of SeparationStockard Channing1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Simon BirchAshley Judd1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. TrueNatalie Portman2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Arlington RoadJoan Cusack1999 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  16. Crossing OverAshley Judd2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. BugAshley Judd2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarStockard Channing1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Small FryJoan Cusack2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. MissingAshley Judd2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  21. Dolphin Tale 2Ashley Judd2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Up Close & PersonalStockard Channing1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Batman BeyondStockard Channing1999 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  24. Kiss the GirlsAshley Judd1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The Big BusStockard Channing1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Léon: The ProfessionalNatalie Portman1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. A Dog's Way HomeAshley Judd2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. In & OutJoan Cusack1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. ToysJoan Cusack1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Double JeopardyAshley Judd1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Eye of the BeholderAshley Judd1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. GreaseStockard Channing1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Hotel ChevalierNatalie Portman2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Friends with MoneyJoan Cusack2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithNatalie Portman2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The School of RockJoan Cusack2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesNatalie Portman2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Garden StateNatalie Portman2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. PlanetariumNatalie Portman2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceNatalie Portman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. The IdenticalAshley Judd2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Walking with BeastsStockard Channing2001 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  43. Anywhere but HereNatalie Portman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Goya's GhostsNatalie Portman2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Addams Family ValuesJoan Cusack1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. TwistedAshley Judd2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Your HighnessNatalie Portman2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. BrothersNatalie Portman2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  49. Mars Needs MomsJoan Cusack2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. DivergentAshley Judd2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Hawaiian VacationJoan Cusack2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. My Blue HeavenJoan Cusack1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Grosse Pointe BlankJoan Cusack1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Nine MonthsJoan Cusack1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. HeroJoan Cusack1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Knight of CupsNatalie Portman2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Corrina, CorrinaJoan Cusack1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Mr. WrongJoan Cusack1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. New York, I Love YouNatalie Portman2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. AnnihilationNatalie Portman2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Cradle Will RockJoan Cusack1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Toy Story 3Joan Cusack2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Lady in the LakeNatalie Portman2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  64. CloserNatalie Portman2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. War, Inc.Joan Cusack2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumNatalie Portman2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Unicorn StoreJoan Cusack2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Christmas TrainJoan Cusack2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Fountain of YouthNatalie Portman2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. TraffickedAshley Judd2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. V for VendettaNatalie Portman2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Runaway BrideJoan Cusack1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. The Other Boleyn GirlNatalie Portman2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Lucy in the SkyNatalie Portman2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. Confessions of a ShopaholicJoan Cusack2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. JackieNatalie Portman2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. FlypaperAshley Judd2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Song to SongNatalie Portman2017 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  79. Ice PrincessJoan Cusack2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Eye for an EyeSally FieldKeith David1996 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  81. May DecemberNatalie Portman2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. The Death & Life of John F. DonovanNatalie Portman2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Raising HelenJoan Cusack2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. The Making of 'Heat'Ashley Judd2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Thor: The Dark WorldNatalie Portman2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Jane Got a GunNatalie Portman2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared