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Heart Burn (1986)

Meryl Streep , Jack Nicholson , Mike Nichols  |  R |  DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Maureen Stapleton, Stockard Channing
  • Directors: Mike Nichols
  • Writers: Nora Ephron
  • Producers: Mike Nichols, Joel Tuber, Robert Greenhut
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Dubbed: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: July 6, 2004
  • Run Time: 108 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000228EGS
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,172 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Heart Burn" on IMDb

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You'd have thought that Nora Ephron and Mike Nichols had remade Heaven's Gate: that was the critical reaction to this film version of Ephron's semiautobiographical novel about her own marital woes. The fact that they had Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep playing thinly disguised versions of Carl Bernstein and Ephron probably made them bigger, fatter targets. In fact, the film was a genuinely funny and painful look at the effects of marital infidelity and divorce, in the story of two married writers and what happens when the pregnant wife finds out the husband has been fooling around behind her back. The film is more dramatic and less quip-filled than Ephron's novel, which made the Ephron character a food writer and was peppered with recipes. Nicholson stepped into his role at the last minute, when Nichols fired Mandy Patinkin for being too intense and not funny enough. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

Nora Ephron's novel, based on her stormy marriage to reporter Carl Bernstein, is brought to the screen by director Mike Nichols. Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson star as the ill-fated lovers, struggling with new responsibilities (home, family) and old problems (infidelity). Jeff Daniels, Stockard Channing, Catherine O'Hara, Milos Forman also star; look for Kevin Spacey (his film debut) as a subway hood. 109 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English. NOTE: This Title is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.

Customer Reviews

I fell in love with the movie years ago and just read the book. Rebecca Lamere  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
Meryl streep is superb as always and Jack Nicholson is equally good. N. Montgomery  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Frankly, if I had not read the book I would have had a hard time following the story. Dr Barb  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
36 of 41 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Much Better Than I Expected October 2, 2004
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I avoided this movie when it was released because I couldn't imagine that a film based on the marital breakup of Nora Ephron and Carl Bernstein would interest me. Although I am an admirer of both these folks for their talents as writers, I had always agreed with Richard Burton when he said, when asked if he would be writing about his marriage and breakup with Elizabeth Taylor, that even though love might be dead, that it wasn't for sale. Be that as it may, this movie is certainly worth seeing. Although the plot is a little thin, there are some very funny moments. (Whether some of the events actually happened in the Bernstein/Ephron saga doesn't matter.) Any film directed by Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, with cinematography by Nestor Amendros is well worth seeing.

Both Ms. Ephron and the viewer have the last laugh.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Really, my all-time favorite. March 31, 2005
Format:DVD
My husbands laughs when I say a movie is my favorite(I have many favorites), but this one really is. I also love to read and what sets this adaptation apart is the way the two complement eachother,truly brilliant. The movie adds elements that the book didn't dwell on and the book covers all the details that movies just can't. Some movies can touch your heart in such a way that they leave you a bit raw. For me, this is one of those movies. No, it may not be a cinematic event for all, but for those who have loved with their whole heart and have been (or even risked) being hurt, you will find a good laugh and a few tears here. Only Nora Ephron herself could have wrote a screenplay that complemented her novel so well, and thankfully Mike Nichols brought it to life in such a way. Meryl Streep really is at her best here and the whole cast is excellent. I really do love this movie, it always amazes me that it is so underrated. Give it a try.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars So Thrash! October 15, 2003
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This movie is one of the most phenomenal pitures I have ever seen! It is highly ignored and often looked over, which I have never understood. My confusion is due mostly in part to genius performances by both Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. The writing and acting are superb.
Heartburn must come out on DVD.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Soap Opera, Tear Jerker & overblown chick flick
Just another "soap opera". The film borders upon the maudlin and Streep's portrait of the female lead shows a woman who is seriously in need of therapy.
Published 7 days ago by Techwiz
1.0 out of 5 stars terrible
we didn't finish this movie. I love the meryl streep and jack nicholson, but we just couldn't get past the first 45 minutes. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mom of 4
4.0 out of 5 stars Two great actors- old movie
This was a movie from the 80s so was interesting to see the clothes and hear the music of that time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robin V. Schenck
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
This was a well written movie with a good casts. Shame to said without spoiling this movie sad that most marriage really turn out this way. Read more
Published 1 month ago by gIA
5.0 out of 5 stars gift
haven't had a chance to look at this dvd as of yet will write a summary when I view it...
Published 4 months ago by Barbara Debie
4.0 out of 5 stars how could you go wrong
Two inveterate actors having real life problems. What a jerk Carl.Bernstein was. At least she got two kids out if it. What I do think was missing from.this movie was a. Read more
Published 4 months ago by mistystuart
4.0 out of 5 stars Well done!
I watched this one because Meryl Streep is in it but Nora Ephron's story hit the mark too. She was brave to tell such a personal story.
Published 4 months ago by Margaret Vandenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartburn
Have seen this movie many many times and each time it is great!!! A what can I say, Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson are the best.......
Published 5 months ago by Lady Di
3.0 out of 5 stars plot of movie vs plot of book
After having read the book, I expected the same enjoyment (if not more) from the movie. The performances were superb but the passion of the story somehow got lost in the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dr Barb
4.0 out of 5 stars Well, I liked it.......
I am absolutely stunned to see what this sells for used even in VHS. I have a copy from years ago and watch it every now and then. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JJ
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