The Hired Heart(1997)
Garnet Hadley needed a boyfriend... So she hired one!
The Hired Heart Synopsis
A small-town, country doctor has been a widow for two years but is still in love with her dead husband, Michael. The week-long county fair is approaching and her father-in-law traps her into an unfair deal involving the feeding of her bull in return for her attendance at the fair with a suitable escort. She decides to call his bluff by hiring a male escort to attend the fair as her lover. However, things don't go quite according to plan as he smells a rat!
The Hired Heart (1997) is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jeremy Kagan, released on October 13, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Penelope Ann Miller, Brett Cullen, Barry Corbin and Allison Hossack. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeremy Kagan
- Writers:
- Jeff Elison
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Albert
- Composer:
- Ralph Grierson
- Production:
- PhiliPiCo Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Hired Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Penelope Ann Miller
as Garnet Hadley
Brett Cullen
as Bryan
Barry Corbin
as Mike Hadley
Allison Hossack
as Jenny
- Barbara Gates Wilson
Barbara Gates Wilson
as Jill
Graham Greene
as Keith
Paul Jarrett
as Ed Pullman
Daryl Shuttleworth
as Jimmy Rawlinbow
Judith Buchan
as Judy
- Edanna Andrews
Edanna Andrews
as Sarah
- Dave Leader
Dave Leader
as Cal
- J.C. Roberts
J.C. Roberts
as Merle Atwood
Key crew
Directed by Jeremy Kagan, written by Jeff Elison.
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The Hired Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Hired Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hired Heart online?
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The Hired Heart (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hired Heart?
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The main cast of The Hired Heart (1997) includes Penelope Ann Miller, Brett Cullen, Barry Corbin, Allison Hossack and Barbara Gates Wilson. The film was directed by Jeremy Kagan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hired Heart released?
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The Hired Heart was released on October 13, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Hired Heart worth watching?
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The Hired Heart (1997) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.