Music of the Heart(1999)
She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget.
Music of the Heart Synopsis
After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.
Music of the Heart (1999) is a drama and music film directed by Wes Craven, released on October 29, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett and Gloria Estefan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 231 ratings.
- Director:
- Wes Craven
- Writers:
- Pamela Gray
- Producers:
- Susan Kaplan, Marianne Maddalena, Allan Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Deming
- Composer:
- Mason Daring
- Production:
- Craven-Maddalena Films, Miramax
- Budget:
- $27,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,859,394
- Status:
- Released
Music of the Heart (1999) Trailer
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Music of the Heart Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Music of the Heart.
Music of the Heart | Official Trailer (HD) - Meryl Streep, Angela Bassett | MIRAMAX
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Music of the Heart - Trailer
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Music of the Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Roberta
Aidan Quinn
as Brian
Angela Bassett
as Janet
Gloria Estefan
as Isabel
Cloris Leachman
as Assunta
Josh Pais
as Dennis
Jane Leeves
as Dorothea
Kieran Culkin
as Lexi at 15
Charlie Hofheimer
as Nick at 17
Jay O. Sanders
as Dan Paxton
- Henry Dinhofer
Henry Dinhofer
as Lexi at 5
Michael Angarano
as Nick at 7
Key crew
Directed by Wes Craven, written by Pamela Gray, produced by Susan Kaplan, Marianne Maddalena and Allan Miller.
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Music of the Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 231 ratings.
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Music of the Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Music of the Heart online?
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Music of the Heart (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Music of the Heart?
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The main cast of Music of the Heart (1999) includes Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett, Gloria Estefan and Cloris Leachman. The film was directed by Wes Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Music of the Heart released?
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Music of the Heart was released on October 29, 1999 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Music of the Heart worth watching?
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Music of the Heart (1999) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 231 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Music of the Heart?
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Yes. The official Music of the Heart trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.